1890. Thick snowflakes fall softly outside of a cozy, cottage
home.
INT. SAMUEL’S HOME - STELLA’S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Crackling flames in a fireplace wash the room in a warm, dim
glow.
MAIDS tend to a sick child, STELLA, 7, average height and
weight, lying in bed. Stella’s face is flushed with fever.
JANE, the short, plump maid, gathers up Stella’s dirty
linens, as the other maid, MARY, young and slender, tucks her
in tightly, her face tight with concern.
As Stella’s parents; SAMUEL, early 30s, tall, ruggedly
handsome, and SUSIE MAE, late 20s to early 30s, petite with
soft, features; prepare to listen to DR. WELLS, 50s to 60s,
tall, lean, and bearded; Stella’s condition worsens.
Stella thrashes about, kicking the sheets off of her,
revealing a blistering rash covering her small body.
Jane’s eyes widen at the sight of the fresh rash.
JANE
(gasping)
God save us...
Making the sign of the cross over her chest, she quickly
turns toward the large window, her hands trembling against
the thick curtains, getting ready to close them.
JANE’S POV
A small glow in the distance, followed by other glows growing
closer. Telltale signs of burning torches.
BACK TO SCENE
Taking a deep breath Jane gathers herself, sliding the
curtains closed, while Mary finishes gathering up dirty
linens.
Stella’s thrashing intensifies.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
STELLA
(screaming)
It burns! It burns! Make it stop!
Samuel holds onto Susie Mae’s shoulder, trying to comfort her
as she cries uncontrollably.
Clawing at her sweat covered nightgown and clutching her
stomach, she cries out in pain as a small, delicate cross
slips out from beneath the fabric.
Susie Mae turns away, choking back a sob as Samuel stands
frozen, torn between horror and helplessness.
Jane stands by the doorway, her eyes filling with tears as
the muffled sobs of two little boys drift from a room down
the hall.
JANE
(whispers urgently)
Go check on the boys.
Mary nods, rushing out of the room.
Looking at her parents with vacant, lifeless eyes, Stella
body goes limp with exhaustion, her breathing slow and
shallow.
Dr. Wells packs up his TIME APPROPRIATE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Susie Mae, her face streaked with tears, leans in closer to
Stella, gently pressing a cool cloth against her burning
forehead.
Slowly standing, Dr. Wells and Samuel exchange glances; it’s
not looking good.
Susie Mae breaks the heavy silence as she hums Stella’s
favorite lullaby, her voice cracking with grief and sorrow.
Mary stops in the midst of her straightening up the sick
room, she can’t help herself this time; she tears up.
Dr. Wells gestures for Samuel to join him, a silent
understanding passes between them.
Samuel leans in, placing a tender kiss on Stella’s brow as he
stands to join Dr. Wells.
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
2 -
A Father's Despair
INT. SAMUEL’S HOME - MAIN LIVING AREA - CONTINUOUS
Samuel and Dr. Wells enter the dimly lit room. Dr. Wells sets
his bag down.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
An oil painting of Samuel, Susie Mae, Stella and the younger
twin boys hangs on the wall.
DR. WELLS
(quietly)
I’ve done all I can, Samuel, the
fever isn’t breaking. There is
nothing more that can be done.
(shakes his head sadly)
It’s in the Lord’s hands now.
A heavy silence lingers, but before Samuel can speak, a loud
BANG on the door stops him cold.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
3 -
March of Grief
EXT. SAMUEL’S HOME - SAME TIME
A GROUP of PARENTS, grief-stricken and furious, stand in
front of the door.
INT. SAMUEL'S HOME - MAIN LIVING AREA - SAME TIME
Dr. Wells bows his head; the child’s death had come quicker
than he had imagined.
SUSIE MAE (O.S.)
(screaming)
NO!
Pained, Samuel looks back toward Stella’s room, the weight of
his daughter’s death sinking in.
The banging on the door continues and Samuel opens the door
to his fellow VILLAGERS.
Turning to Dr. Wells, he nods his thanks. Dr. Wells exits and
the villagers part to let him pass.
EXT. SAMUEL'S HOME - NIGHT
Samuel sees his own anger reflected in his neighbors’ eyes.
One of the ANGRY PARENTS passes him a torch. He accepts it
without hesitation.
Samuel leads the group into the darkness, Susie Mae’s fading
cries fuel their charge.
ACT I
Genres:
["Drama","Historical"]
Ratings
Scene
4 -
Tension in Ms. Cooper's Classroom
INT. MS. COOPER’S CLASSROOM - DAY (LATE OCTOBER)
SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS sit at rapt attention as MS. COOPER,
late 20s/early 30s, a Miss Trunchbull type, paces around the
room, her heels clicking rhythmically against the floor.
On the wall behind her, the wall clock reads 2:45 PM.
MS. COOPER
Group projects require small
sacrifices, and sacrifices...
She comes to a halt, listening, watching, waiting. And then
she spots it: a STUDENT texting, trying (and failing) to be
discreet.
Slowly she walks behind the student, standing over him as he
presses SEND. Ms. Cooper snatches his phone away, walking
toward her desk to put it into one of the drawers.
MS. COOPER
(smiles sadistically)
...Build character.
The STUDENT sinks into their seat. Other STUDENTS quickly put
their phones away: The Cooper is on the prowl.
MS. COOPER
Now, where was I?
(then)
Oh yes.
(sharply)
Jessica!
JESSICA, a quiet, mousy girl flinches.
JESSICA
(squeaking)
Yes?
A loud THUD makes Ms. Cooper side eye the source of the
noise, her mouth one severe, straight line.
Without looking, she knows JESSE MILLER, 12, Caucasian,
soccer team captain, was daydreaming yet again, the sound of
his head hitting his desk all too familiar.
MS. COOPER
Are you a mouse, Jessica?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
JESSICA
N-no ma’am.
MS. COOPER
Good. I don’t like mice in my
classroom.
(then)
Pass out the handouts.
(off Jessica’s panic)
On my desk. Move, move, move.
Jessica makes tracks to The Cooper’s desk. Ms. Cooper
continues her stroll around the room.
Another student, MARK, quietly closes the lid to his desk as
The Cooper swoops down on him. He closes his eyes, sighing.
Busted.
She holds out her palm and quickly snaps her fingers. A candy
bar is pressed into her palm.
MS. COOPER
Contraband. Delightful.
She gently hits the candy bar against her palm as she
continues her turn about the room.
Mark tries to stay mentally present, his eyes following the
candy bar’s every movement.
Jessica quietly passes out the papers, avoiding looking at
anyone and definitely avoiding crossing paths with Ms.
Cooper.
She narrowly misses being hit as Ms. Cooper shoots the candy
bar free throw style into the trashcan. Flinching, Jessica
sprints to her seat.
Mark scowls, devastated by the loss of his favorite snack.
In one corner of the room, LUCY SANTIAGO, 12, Hispanic,
studious, girl boss, looks up from her well-organized desk at
Ms. Cooper. A charm bracelet lightly jingles on her wrist.
Jesse’s head bobs and Ms. Cooper’s heels click in rhythm as
he tries to fight dozing off.
AMAYA ROSE, 12, Asian, skater girl, quick witted, comedic
relief who loves bubble gum, rolls her eyes and sketches an
airborne skater in the margin of her notebook.
TYRONE, Native American, 12, spins his pencil on his desk,
this future racecar driver likes anything fast and crazy.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (2)
A necklace handed down from his grandfather hangs around his
neck. Occasionally, he fidgets with it, too.
KEVIN BARLOW, 12, African-American, boy genius, future
physician, glasses, watches in dread as The Cooper’s heels
come to a stop as she towers over Jesse.
KEVIN’S POV
The Cooper’s shadow looks like a crow’s.
BACK TO SCENE
The entire classroom waits in fearful silence.
ON AMAYA AND LUCY
LUCY
(whispering)
Strongman?
AMAYA
(chewing on a wad of gum)
Oh yeah.
The Cooper raises the ruler over her head and brings it down
with the full force of someone using the Strongman Game at
the fair with a THWACK!
Jesse’s head snaps up, instantly awake.
JESSE
(covering)
And God Bless Ms. Cooper. And God
Bless us, everyone. Amen.
Jesse looks sweetly at Ms. Cooper whose stare burns holes
into his soul.
MS. COOPER
Let’s hope your prayers help you
with your final project which is
worth forty percent of your final
grade.
(addressing the room)
Can anyone tell me what the subject
is?
Lucy’s hand shoots up confidently.
MS. COOPER
(exasperated)
Ms. Santiago, let’s give someone
else a turn, please.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (3)
Amaya POPS a huge bubble, the deafening sound echoes through
the quiet classroom. Ms. Cooper points furiously towards the
trashcan.
Sighing heavily, Amaya walks to the trashcan, throwing her
wad of gum away.
Scanning the room with a hawklike radar, her gaze lands on
Tyrone who still spins his pencil on his desk, clearly lost
in his own world.
MS. COOPER
Mr. Thunderclaw, would you care to
enlighten us?
She glances at Jesse, who is wide awake.
MS. COOPER
Mr. Miller, care to help him out?
Her gaze shifts back to Tyrone, who sits up a little
straighter, startled. His pencil slips out of his hands and
falls to the floor, rolling away from his desk.
TYRONE
(panics; improvising)
The uh...It was about
the...um...the town’s hundredth
anniversary?
Ms. Cooper stares at him, astronomically disappointed.
MS. COOPER
It will be the one hundredth and
fifty year anniversary on November
first.
(snobby)
For those that have forgotten when
that day is; it is the day after
Halloween, also known as Samhain or
All Saints Day depending on who or
what you are.
(then)
Please pay attention to the
details, you never know when they
may be important.
Tyrone turns red and sinks into his seat, avoiding as much
direct eye contact as he can.
Whipping her head around towards a stunned Lucy, Amaya’s
mouth falls open as the two share a “knowing look”.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (4)
MS. COOPER
We’ll work on this project in
assigned groups.
Everyone glances at one another nervously, a growing dread
fills the room.
MS. COOPER
Each group will be required to
gather visual examples and
materials, as well as prepare a
presentation for the entire class
that is no less than seven minutes
in length.
(then)
Due date, Monday, November the
third.
The class groans in unison. Ms. Cooper glares at the
students. Before she can respond, the BELL RINGS.
MS. COOPER
(yelling over the bell)
Group assignments will be posted on
the class’s bulletin board in the
hallway tomorrow morning. You’re
dismissed!
Everyone scurries out of the room. As the door flies open,
there are glimpses of Halloween decorations and posters
lining the hallways.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
5 -
Witch Gossip and Skateboard Shenanigans
EXT. SUBURBAN NEIGHBORHOOD - DAY
Music blares from Air Pods as Jesse walks home, dancing here
and there, kicking at fallen leaves, and readjusting his
backpack. He is in his own music video.
Amaya’s coming in hot, zipping over the sidewalk on her
skateboard.
As she reaches Jesse, she skids to a stop, jumping off the
board.
Jesse pauses his music as Amaya pops a few bubbles in her
fresh piece of bubble gum.
AMAYA
What’s up, chicken butt?
JESSE
Don’t you ever get tired of that?
We’re not five anymore.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
Unfazed, Amaya falls into step with him.
AMAYA
What’s wrong?
Jesse rolls his eyes.
JESSE
I’ll be glad when this year is
over. Ms. Cooper is such a...a...
Amaya pops a bubble, smiling.
AMAYA
(helpfully)
Witch?
Jesse stops and stares at Amaya for a moment, thinking. Yep.
That’s the word he was looking for.
The pair of them start walking again.
AMAYA
You heard her today! Why else would
she bring up Samhain? It’s like a
special witch day!
JESSE
(narrows eyes in concern)
Sometimes I think you need a
straight jacket and a lobotomy.
AMAYA
Oh, come on!
She grabs Jesse’s shoulder, spinning him around to face her.
AMAYA
Okay, so think about it; that’s why
she came to Westmore.
(then)
Didn’t you hear about that?
JESSE
(sarcasm dripping)
Yeah, I keep up with the latest
gossip. And then I paint my nails
and watch The Masked Singer.
AMAYA
K. Now listen closely..
(inhales deeply)
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (2)
AMAYA (CONT’D)
Henry Giles told Samantha Martin
that Josie Gibson’s cousin, who
told him, who also lives in Oakveil
where Ms. Cooper came from, that
she’s a witch.
Jesse stops for a second.
JESSE
How am I supposed to follow that?
Amaya groans, hitting him playfully.
AMAYA
Oh my God, you’re such a guy.
(then)
OK. I’ll go slow: Ms. Jackson.
Remember her dad was sick so she
had to leave?
(off Jesse’s nod)
That’s when The Cooper showed up.
(off Jesse’s blank stare)
So Josie said that her cousin told
her that Ms. Cooper was all into
the school principal at her old
job...but-
JESSE
Amaya, the point. Can you get there
sometime this year?
Amaya sighs forlornly. Why can’t Jesse be a girl?
AMAYA
So Ms. Cooper asked the principal
out and he rejected her!
Amaya waits for Jesse to connect the dots, but there’s
nothing.
JESSE
I don’t get how that makes her a
witch?
AMAYA
Josie Gibson’s cousin said they saw
a voodoo doll in her desk that
looked like the principal.
She mimes stabbing a voodoo doll.
AMAYA
(whispering)
And it had a knife in its back.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (3)
Amaya and Jesse stop in front of her house.
JESSE
Give me a break.
AMAYA
OK well, if it’s so ridiculous, why
do they call her the Westmore Witch
now?
JESSE
(pointed sarcasm)
Because she lives in Westmore now?
And for some strange reason people
actually listen to you.
Jesse stares at Amaya like she has two heads. He pats her
head.
JESSE
There, there, little bird. It’s
gonna be OK.
(then)
Later, MyMY.
Wrinkling her nose at Jesse’s back, Amaya raises her hands,
curling her fingers into claws.
AMAYA
(high pitched warning)
“I’ll get you my pretty! And your
little dog, too!”
Amaya lets out an evil laugh as Jesse shakes his head.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
6 -
Echoes of the Past
INT. JESSE’S HOUSE - DAY
Jesse closes the door and tosses his backpack onto the couch.
A picture of Jesse’s dad sits next to an encased folded
American flag, along with his date of birth, and date of
death, honoring the solider who died defending his country.
Jesse’s mom, JAMIE, early 30s, long dark hair, average
height, weight and build, walks out of her home office.
JAMIE
What was Amaya Rose on about?
(then)
You didn’t fall asleep in class
again, did you?
STUDENTS get their lunch trays, greet friends, and laugh at
jokes at various tables.
Jessie, Amaya, and Kevin sit together, laughing at one of
Jesse’s jokes.
JESSE
All right, I got one more. What
kind of pants does a psychic wear?
(off their amused dread)
“Paranormal” pants.
Kevin and Amaya groan before laughing hard.
AMAYA
(wincing)
That was seriously terrible.
Tyrone slides into the empty seat.
TYRONE
This class project is gonna suck.
Amaya spots Lucy with her lunch tray, waving her over to join
them.
Plopping down next to Amaya, Lucy’s face lights up, excited
to share the latest gossip with her bestie.
LUCY
(to Amaya)
Missy Ray heard Ms. Cooper talking
about this stupid project in the
teacher’s lounge.
(dramatic sigh)
It’s for sure her brainchild.
Annnnddddd, she roped all the other
seventh grade history teachers into
it.
JESSE
Just what we need, more pressure.
KEVIN
And it’s worth forty percent of our
final grade. We’re screwed if we
mess this up.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
TYRONE
No kidding.
Lucy smiles warmly at Amaya.
LUCY
At least we have each other, MyMy.
AMAYA
Always! We’re just like peanut
butter and jelly, totally different
but nothing less than perfect
together.
The two girls giggle as Lucy dips a French fry into some
ketchup, popping it into in her mouth.
KEVIN
(changing subject)
And why do we have to go to the
library? Why can’t we use the
computer lab?
TYRONE
Oh, man. You didn’t hear? That’s
all thanks to Danny. He set off the
sprinkler system as a prank and got
suspended for the rest of the year.
LUCY
What an idiot.
JESSE
Or maybe he’s a genius. He found a
way to get out of this stupid
project.
AMAYA
Doubt it, looks like the witch has
already established mind control
over all the other seventh grade
teachers.
KEVIN
So, anyone have any ideas what we
should do said project over?
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
8 -
Halloween Secrets in the Cafeteria
EXT. SCHOOL CAFETERIA - SAME TIME
INSERT AT ENTRANCE: A black and orange banner: Halloween
dance. FRIDAY OCTOBER 31; COME DRESSED AS YOUR FAVORITE
GHOST, GHOUL, OR GOBLIN.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
Ms. Cooper stands at the cafeteria’s entrance, watching Jesse
and the gang in deep, animated discussion.
Her eyes narrow as she locks onto Jesse’s face, her
expression unreadable.
INT. WESTMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA - CONTINUOUS
Walking with casual calm, she walks past tables of SEVENTH
GRADERS, seamlessly blending in with the lunchtime commotion,
keeping a close eye on Jesse and the crew.
MS. COOPER’S POV
The group leans forward, their voices hushed so no one else
hears their conversation.
She watches Tyrone raise his head, making sure no one’s
listening.
BACK TO SCENE
Curiosity gets the better of Ms. Cooper and as she moves
toward the table as she hears:
LUCY
(nervously)
I don’t know if that’s such a good
idea?
(then)
I mean it just feels risky. I don’t
want to be stuck in the seventh
grade for another year. I’m ready
to move on.
Kevin leans in.
KEVIN
(whispering)
Just trust Jesse, alright?
TYRONE
(already all in)
Oh, definitely. It’s our best idea
yet. No one else is going to cover
it.
Ms. Cooper’s eyes narrow, suspicious. She takes a step
closer, straining to hear.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
AMAYA
Jesse, I gotta say, your mom’s a
genius for coming up with this
idea.
Jesse smiles; everyone’s in agreement. Everyone looks at
Lucy, who caves, giving a hesitant nod.
JESSE
It’s all thanks to my great, great-
grandpa Sam!
(thinking)
Hold up. What is it three or four
greats?
Amaya chuckles. It instantly fades when Tyrone subtly clears
his throat. His eyes dart in the direction behind him and
everyone understands: The Cooper is watching.
Kevin checks an imaginary watch.
KEVIN
(suddenly)
You wanna head out? Lunch is about
over.
Kevin grabs his backpack and stands, waiting impatiently for
the rest of the group to follow his lead; The Cooper will
ruin their plan if she finds out.
Lucy watches, confused as everyone gathers their things.
Slowly standing, she follows their lead. Kevin watches her
intently, warning her not to speak, his eyes darting behind
her.
Lucy turns in time to see Ms. Cooper terrorizing another
STUDENT. Shuddering, she follows her friends.
Ms. Cooper spots the movement out of the corner of her eye
and tracks them closely.
The BELL RINGS. STUDENTS sigh, roll their eyes, and sullenly
gather their things and head back to their classes.
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery","Teen"]
Ratings
Scene
9 -
The Final Bell
INT. MS. COOPER'S CLASSROOM - DAY
A symphony of scratching pencils and flipping pages fill the
room as STUDENTS work on their essay’s, The sound of Ms.
Cooper’s heels echo through the room.
The final BELL RINGS and Ms. Cooper stops by her desk,
smiling in relief. She’s more than ready to be done with her
students.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
MS. COOPER
Class dismissed.
Jesse grabs his backpack from the foot of his desk, passing
Lucy on his way out.
JESSE
(calling over his
shoulder)
Group meeting at my locker.
He looks back, smiling at her, placing his essay into a wire
basket on top of Ms. Cooper’s desk, several other students
follow behind doing the same thing.
Lucy smiles, quickly gathering her things. She grabs her
sweater off the back of the chair and shoves it into her bag.
As she swings her bag over her shoulder, the bag hangs open
in her haste, the sweater and some papers peeking out as she
leaves.
Genres:
["Drama","Teen"]
Ratings
Scene
10 -
A Breezy Afternoon at Westmore
EXT. WESTMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL - AFTERNOON
Jesse, Amaya with skateboard in hand, Kevin, and Tyrone stand
by the front entrance, laughing.
Jesse puts his textbooks into his bag as Amaya blows a
bubble, popping it.
LUCY
So what’s this meeting about?
Amaya shrugs blowing and popping another bubble.
JESSE
(reminding the group)
Just a reminder that we’re meeting
at my house tonight!
(then)
And I thought we could all walk
together today.
LUCY
(seriously)
...Oh and speaking of reminders! We
have to be at the library at one
thirty for our “assigned” research
time.
(off everyone’s glare)
She reminded me when I left.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
Jesse zips his bag shut as the group migrates toward the
tennis courts to follow the path that leads home.
Amaya throws her free arm around Lucy.
AMAYA
(with a wink)
But I bet that forced study time
would be a lot cooler if we could
meet at Pizza Haven instead. Study
sessions always fly by with a slice
or three!
Tyrone and Kevin nod in agreement.
TYRONE
(slyly)
I bet we could sneak some in.
Jesse, Amaya, and Lucy walk in front together while Kevin and
Tyrone follow closely.
As they keep walking, Lucy’s sweater falls to the ground.
Kevin leans down to pick it up.
KEVIN
Lucy, your sweater fell out of your
bag.
Lucy stops for a moment trying to look into her backpack, but
only succeeds in walking in a circle as she reaches her arm
out for her sweater.
LUCY
How’d that happen?
TYRONE
You forgot to zip it up, goof.
Lucy starts to put her sweater into her bag, rolling her
eyes.
LUCY
It’s my own fault; I was in a
hurry.
A GUST of WIND blows one of Lucy’s papers toward the school.
LUCY
Dang it!
JESSE
What’s wrong?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (2)
LUCY
I need to go grab that; it’s our
study guide for the project.
AMAYA
(gasps sarcastically)
You made a study guide...for a
group project?
LUCY
(giggles)
It’s how I keep organized, OK?
Kevin and the other guys stare at her. Seriously? She shrugs
and they laugh, officially accepting her into the fold.
JESSE
We’ll wait for you. Go on.
Leaving her bag with her friends, the group watches as Lucy
chases down the paper.
She manages to catch up with it just a few feet from behind a
JEEP.
VOICE (O.S.)
(flustered)
Really, I ask so little of you.
A familiar voice makes Lucy pause and duck down just out of
sight.
Genres:
["Drama","Teen"]
Ratings
Scene
11 -
Eavesdropping Secrets
EXT./INT. MS. COOPER'S JEEP - SECONDS LATER
Lucy carefully peeks around, able to see Ms. Cooper’s side
profile via the sideview mirrors. The Cooper’s eyes are
closed in frustration.
Lucy immediately ducks out of view as she listens in.
Ms. Cooper grips a phone in one hand and a sharpened pencil
in the other; her gradebook sits open on the passenger seat.
Ms. Cooper’s gaze darts toward all mirrors, her expression
tense.
MS. COOPER
(into phone)
Here’s a thought: Just do what I
asked you to do.
(pause, rolls eyes)
Write it down this time.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
MS. COOPER (CONT’D)
A few vials of blood, dried
hawthorn and wild rose, and make
sure all the knives get sharpened.
She shifts uncomfortably, irritated by the conversation.
MS. COOPER
You know excuses give me migraines.
(listening)
Some of the kids around here have
me concerned, but I think we
followed the right trail; they’re
the ones we want.
Outside, Lucy covers her mouth to keep from gasping. What
kids is she talking about?
In the car, Ms. Cooper stops mid-sentence, her eyes
narrowing, knowing she’s not alone. Her gaze flickers toward
the right sideview mirror.
MS. COOPER
Your concerns are noted, but this
is hardly the first time we’ve
encountered the need to remove a
few obstacles.
(pause, listening)
Fine. I’ll handle it. Just make
sure the cemetery's records are
ready for me by the weekend. No
loose ends. Understood?
Rolling her eyes, she listens to the response coming from the
other end.
With a frustrated sigh she hangs up, tossing her phone onto
her passenger seat.
MS. COOPER
(muttering to herself)
It’s so hard finding good help
these days.
As Ms. Cooper gathers herself, she puts the Jeep in reverse.
Lucy quickly ducks out of the way, rolling right into Ms.
Cooper’s view.
MS. COOPER
Lucy.
LUCY
(covering)
Oh, hey, Ms. Cooper! I didn’t see
you there.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (2)
MS. COOPER
What are you doing down there?
LUCY
Lost a paper for class, but I found
it!
Lucy waves the paper, putting on her best, sweet smile, the
one that would make any normal teacher melt.
Ms. Cooper, in a league of her very own, studies Lucy for a
long, uncomfortable moment before giving a curt nod.
MS. COOPER
Very glad you retrieved it.
Lucy scrambles to her feet, paper in hand, feeling Ms.
Cooper’s eyes on her.
Making sure nothing is left behind, Lucy walks toward the
sidewalk.
MS. COOPER
(deadly calm)
Have a nice weekend, Lucy.
Lucy looks back, smiling nervously.
LUCY
Yes, ma’am.
MS. COOPER
(warning)
Stay out of trouble, sweetheart.
Sometimes I worry you may be too
smart for your own good.
Lucy nods quickly, her heart thundering in her ears as she
scurries back toward her friends.
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
12 -
Tension After School
EXT. WESTMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL - MOMENTS LATER
Lucy rushes to her friends just as Ms. Cooper slowly drives
past.
Jesse and Amaya meet Ms. Cooper’s gaze watching them for a
moment before she turns out of the parking lot.
KEVIN
About time! You know Amaya was
starting to get worried that the
Cooper turned you into a cockroach.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
Lucy stares wide-eyed, unsure how to respond. Jesse looks
around frantically as if the Cooper is still within earshot.
JESSE
(warningly)
Kevin. Not here.
AMAYA
(whispers to Lucy)
We should go. Now.
Lucy nods back, agreeing whole heartily.
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery","Teen"]
Ratings
Scene
13 -
Under Ominous Skies
EXT. STREET - DAY
Dark clouds hang in the sky foretelling of impending
thunderstorms, the sun is no where in sight.
Jesse and Amaya catch up to Lucy, who walks behind Kevin and
Tyrone, lost in thought.
Lucy finds herself walking in the middle of Jesse, Kevin, and
Tyrone as Amaya circles around the group on her skateboard.
A gentle breeze picks up, sending freshly fallen leaves
tumbling across the road.
Amaya hops off her board as the group reaches a crosswalk; a
few cars drive through the intersection.
An alert and focused CROSSING GUARD eyes them.
CROSSING GUARD
(raises his hand)
Hold up, not yet.
On the other side of the road, a group of younger CHILDREN,
run about happily, kicking a can back and forth to one
another, oblivious to the rest of the world.
These are no ordinary children: they are the children from
1890, including STELLA, whose face remains concealed beneath
a hat.
Amaya and Lucy exchange amused glances as the younger group
runs off toward a nearby park, their laughter fading as they
disappear from sight.
STELLA (O.C.)
(calls out loudly to her
group)
Ollie ollie oxen free!
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
The CROSSING GUARD motions them across.
CROSSING GUARD
Alright; lets go.
AMAYA
(Concerned)
What happened?
Lucy casts a nervous eye back toward the school.
TIME CUT
SAME SCENE - MOMENTS LATER
The group exchange bewildered glances.
KEVIN
Weird.
AMAYA
Totally.
KEVIN
Why would she want vials of blood?
Jesse nods in agreement.
TYRONE
(shrugging his shoulders)
Spell work? Sacrifices? Devil
worship?
JESSE
What kids is she talking about?
LUCY
Exactly.
ACT II
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery","Supernatural"]
Ratings
Scene
14 -
Library Laughter and Paranoia
INT. LIBRARY - DAY
Jesse hurries into the library, slightly out of breath from
his speedy bike ride.
The librarian, MS. GABRIELLE “GABBY” PICKETT, early 60s,
glasses, smart with kind demeanor who speaks with a slight
and adorable lisp, watches Jesse with a knowing smile from
her desk gestures for him to be quiet.
Taking a deep breath, Jesse scans the room.
He quickly spots Amaya, Kevin, Lucy and Tyrone all sitting
together at a table whispering and laughing in hushed tones.
In the midst of an animated conversation, Amaya zips her back
pack up and places it with the others on the floor, close to
the table.
Lucy, checking her watch, raises an eyebrow as Jesse plops
down in front of her.
LUCY
Fashionably late?
AMAYA
What took you so long?
Jesse, paranoid and anxious, looks around the room.
JESSE
(whispering)
I think Ms. Cooper is following
me...I think I lost her.
KEVIN
(slightly amused)
The Cooper? Stalking you?
Jesse looks over at Lucy who is staring at him as if he is
the biggest idiot on the planet.
JESSE
(to Lucy)
What?
Her eyes narrow into a thin serious expression.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
LUCY
She doesn’t need to stalk you. She
already knows where we are.
(off Jesse’s look;
sarcastically)
She scheduled our library time,
genius.
Jesse leans in closer towards Lucy.
JESSE
(conceding)
You got me there. But after the
conversation you heard...
The group looks to Lucy for an answer.
KEVIN
Yeah, what if she needs sacrifices
for some black magic Halloween
ritual?
TYRONE
(utmost seriousness)
My culture has a name for people
like her.
LUCY
Yes, I know. You call them -
Tyrone slightly raises his palm to stop her.
TYRONE
(nervously)
Don’t say their name.
Reading the group, Amaya brings them back.
AMAYA
(with a smile)
Looks like we better stay on her
good side and focus on our project.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
15 -
Secrets of the Attic
INT. ATTIC - JESSE’S HOUSE - DAY
Dusty boxes line the attic, filled with forgotten memories of
the past.
SPECKS OF DUST float weightlessly in the dim attic lighting
as Jesse, Amaya, Kevin, Tyrone, and Lucy dig through them
looking for any clues about the Westmore Vampire.
Jesse closes the flaps and pushes one of the boxes aside.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
Eyeing another box, he feels Amaya’s gaze on him.
JESSE
(whispering, a bit
paranoid)
What did I do now?
Sitting cross-legged on the floor, Amaya giggles as she holds
up an old photograph for him to see.
INSERT - PICTURE
One-year-old JESSE wearing a colorful paper birthday cone.
Chocolate cake is smeared all over his smiling face.
BACK TO SCENE
AMAYA
(whispering, teasing)
Was it super yummy?
Flustered, Jesse quickly tosses the picture into a nearby
box.
AMAYA
(whispering)
Oh, come on, you were adorable.
JESSE
(shaking his head)
Why do you always find my
embarrassing stuff?
AMAYA
(grinning)
Because it’s way more fun than
vampire lore.
Standing across from Jesse, Kevin and Tyrone catch Amaya's
amused expression as she watches a mortified Jesse with a
mischievous grin.
ON LUCY
Focused on another box, rummaging through its contents. She
stops, gasping.
She proudly waves an old and tattered photo for them all to
see.
LUCY
(enthusiastic)
Look what I found.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (2)
Relieved for the distraction, Jesse looks over Lucy’s
shoulder.
LUCY
(Examining the photo)
Who is he?
Lucy looks between Jesse and the MAN, observing the uncanny
resemblance before handing him the picture.
LUCY
You kinda look like him.
ON PICTURE
SAMUEL as the town’s sheriff in period appropriate clothing.
JESSE
(looking at the picture)
I think that might be my great,
great, great-grandpa Samuel.
He was the town’s sheriff back in
the day.
(looks at the gang)
As in that day, we could be onto
something!
Tyrone leans toward Lucy, peering into her box.
TYRONE
(to Lucy)
You think maybe there’s more in
there?
Amaya, still seated on the floor nods in agreement; having
heard Jamie’s stories, she’s well acquainted with Jesse’s
family history.
AMAYA
Yeah, I remember your mom telling
us he was involved in it.
The group's anticipation builds as Lucy continues rummaging
through the box.
They watch as her expression shifts from excitement to
disappointment.
LUCY
(exasperated)
Nothing.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (3)
KEVIN
What? No way! There has to be
something.
Jesse, determined to find any evidence, starts sifting
through another box.
He stands up abruptly, frustrated by the lack of vampiric
evidence.
JESSE
This is crazy. There has to be ...
Jesse's voice fades into silence, as a cold chill runs down
his spine.
Goosebumps appear on his arms, the hairs standing upright.
JESSE
(a little freaked out)
Something?
The room falls completely silent as the temperature drops and
their breath becomes visible.
Lucy wraps her arms around herself, shivering, while Amaya
pulls her knees to her chest, stretching her shirt over them
nervously.
Tyrone’s eyes dart around the room as Amaya stands, the two
of them look around the room nervously.
TYRONE
(whispered like a prayer)
Please be a spirit guide. Please be
a spirit guide and not something
else.
AMAYA
What’s goi..
A thunderous BANG shatters the quiet, the group jumps
startled by the noise.
LUCY
(fearful)
What was that?
The ATTIC DOOR CREAKS open, emitting a high pitched squeak
throughout the room.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (4)
Turning their heads toward the dark staircase, the kids
apprehensions and anxieties hit full force as HEAVY FOOTSTEPS
make their way toward them, growing closer with each passing
moment.
Tyrone swallows hard as Lucy inches her way behind him.
Amaya shivers slightly as she stands, unsure if they are
ready to face whatever is making their way toward them.
Jesse reaches out for the closest possible weapon near him,
an old HOCKEY STICK, ready for anything.
A disheveled looking Jamie, appears in the entry way,
startling everyone.
JAMIE
What on earth is going on up here?
Jamie looks over the group suspiciously as relief replaces
their fears over seeing Jamie and not a Cooper-esc serial
killer.
Glancing just behind the group, Jamie’s gaze lands on the
open window. Crossing the room, she uses all her strength to
close and latch it.
JAMIE
How did you even get this open?
JESSE
We didn’t...
Not hearing him, Jamie looks down, her focus and attention
fully on the object that had fallen to the ground. She picks
up a large painting partially covered in a canvas tarp.
JAMIE
What in the world?
As she unveils the painting of Samuel and his family, Jamie
smiles sadly, a sense of nostalgia washing over her.
INSERT: Portrait from Samuel’s home in the teaser.
JAMIE
(more to herself)
Hey Gramps, what are you doing up
here?
(smiles at the kids)
You know who this is?
Jesse and Amaya nod, understanding how much family history
means to her.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (5)
JESSE
Grandpa Sam and his family?
Jamie smiles happy that Jesse recognizes his ancestor.
JAMIE
(stares at painting)
It sure is.
(thoughtfully)
I can’t imagine going through that
kind of tragedy. Breaks my heart.
(Back to the kids)
Okay, we can chalk this up as one
of those happy accidents.
(nods towards the window)
But please, leave it closed.
Jamie’s attention returns to the painting as she starts
making her way back to the staircase.
JESSE
(aggravated)
Mom, I already tried to tell ...
Jamie interrupts Jesse with a slight wave of her hand as she
turns around to face him.
JAMIE
(gentle firmness)
And keep it down, your sister is
taking a nap.
Jamie walks back down the stairs, closes the door softly
behind her.
The gang look at one another, their confused silence speaks
volumes.
Genres:
["Mystery","Supernatural","Family Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
16 -
The Hunter's Preparation
EXT. LIBRARY PARKING LOT - DAY
A steady rain drizzles down, as the last of the day's
remaining sunlight peeks through gloomy colored clouds.
A sign outside the library reads: SATURDAY STORY TIMES 10:00
AM, 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM.
EXT. LIBRARY - PARKING LOT - CONTINUOUS
Ms. Cooper makes her way toward the library with purpose.
As she passes the mini van, Soccer Mom never looks up from
her book, blissfully in her own world.
INT. MS. COOPER’S JEEP - CONTINUOUS
Ms. Cooper, with her hair pulled back in a pony tail, dressed
in jeans, combat-like boots, a plain t-shirt and a worn
leather jacket sits in the drivers seat.
She holds a cell phone to her ear as she looks over at an
antique wooden box sitting in her passenger seat. (CLOTHING
DESCRIPTION TO SHOW HER AS BEING SOMEONE/THING DIFFERENT)
MS. COOPER
No worries, I’ve followed them all
the way here, and if I’m right..
(takes a breath)
Well, we both know that there is no
other choice.
MS. COOPER’S POV
A MINI VAN with dark tinted windows pulls into the parking
lot, stopping near the entrance.
The GROUP of SEVEN-YEAR-OLDS that Amaya and Lucy had seen
earlier jump out of the van and rush inside the building.
Ms. Cooper continues listening, her expression stern and
serious.
The driver of the minivan, A SOCCER MOM TYPE, pulls into a
parking spot and settles in her seat for some much needed
quiet time as she pulls out a Kindle and begins reading.
BACK TO SCENE
Ms. Cooper continues listening, her expression stern and
serious.
MS. COOPER
Don’t worry; it’ll be quick and
clean as always.
(then)
Have I ever let one slip through my
fingers so far?
(listening)
Exactly my point. Oh, and by the
way, thank you for getting
everything back to me so quickly.
Ms. Cooper ends the call and glances back over at the box in
the seat next to her, releasing a heavy sigh.
She unlocks the box with a tiny key on her key ring and lifts
the lid open.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
Of all the compartments in the box, Ms. Cooper focuses her
attention on the top portion. (OLD VAMPIRE/SUPERNATURAL
HUNTERS KIT THAT ALSO INCLUDES VIALS AND POTIONS).
Soft rain makes patterns on the window as Ms. Cooper’s gaze
lingers over a variety of freshly sharpened knives in
different shapes and sizes. Each knife is made of different
materials and are held in place by old elastic straps.
MS COOPER
(to herself)
I wonder if there is a metal
detector?
Choosing a knife with a wooden handle and a sheathed blade,
Ms. Cooper hides it in her waistband beneath her coat.
She closes the box, steps opens the door to her Jeep.
Genres:
["Horror","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
17 -
Curiosity in the Stacks
INT. LIBRARY - DAY
Their table covered with pens, papers, highlighters,
notebooks and books (some opened, some closed) the group
looks for clues about the Westmore Vampire.
Kevin, looking between Tyrone and Jesse, starts arranging his
notes as Lucy attempts to help him.
Lucy, done with Kevin’s apparent lack of organization, grabs
her highlighters out of her backpack.
KEVIN
(almost hissing)
Keep those away from my notes.
LUCY
(matching energy)
Color helps with memory retention.
You should know that.
KEVIN
(annoyed that she is
right)
Shut it.
Lucy playfully scrunches her nose at Kevin as she pops a
peppermint in her mouth.
Tyrone coughs discreetly, reminding them that they are in the
library.
Amaya leans in, her eyes focused on Jesse.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
AMAYA
So did you find anything after we
left? Because if not, we are going
to have to switch our topic.
JESSE
(shrugging)
Nope. Nothing at all.
Everyone at the table sighs, disappointed.
TYRONE
(frustrated)
Seriously?
(tosses his pencil onto
the table)
What are we going to cover then?
JESSE
Listen, I may not have found
anything.
(pauses and smiles)
But, my mom did.
Jesse drags his backpack onto the table, pulling out a worn
and bent photograph from 1890 and sets it on the table for
all to see.
JESSE
She found another picture.
INSERT - OLD FADED PHOTOGRAPH
Samuel and Susie stand close together, dressed in mourning
black, in front of a freshly filled grave on the outskirts of
the cemetery. The grave is surrounded by a wrought iron fence
adorned with crucifixes.
BACK TO SCENE
The group looks at one another, spooked by the eerie image.
Curious, Lucy picks the picture up, deciphering the cursive
writing on the back.
LUCY
(reading)
Samuel and Susie?
Lucy passes the photo to Kevin and Tyrone.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (2)
KEVIN
(high pitched)
What kind of freaky stuff were your
ancestors into?
AMAYA
(takes the photo)
Whoa. Where did she find this?
Jesse looks around, making sure no one else is listening.
JESSE
(hushed tone)
After you guys left the other day,
she got curious and went through a
few more boxes. She said it was in
an old jewelry box.
(off Lucy’s “Keep going”
gesture)
Have you seriously never heard the
story?
LUCY
(reminding him)
I moved here three years ago. I
haven’t had time to catch up with
town lore.
The gang carefully avoids each other’s eyes; they didn’t
treat Lucy the best when she first got to Westmore.
Jesse grimaces, softening toward Lucy. He was complicit in
treating her like an outcast, too.
Lucy meets his eyes, smiling softly. Water under the bridge
now.
JESSE
(moving on)
One of the stories my mom told us
was that back in 1890 Westmore had
a really bad winter.
The group listen intently. He’s got their undivided
attention.
JESSE
And pretty much everyone that lived
here worked in the mines.
(pause)
Some of them had immigrated from
Hungary. And one of these dudes was
like an albino.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (3)
TYRONE
(confused, confirming)
You mean like white hair and pink
eyes?
Jesse nods his head and continues.
JESSE
So, this Albino Guy only went out
and worked at night.
LUCY
(interrupting)
Well I can imagine so, the sun
probably hurt his skin.
Everyone looks at Lucy, exasperated. Noticing, Lucy smiles.
LUCY
Sorry.
(whispers)
Keep going.
JESSE
So anyways, Mom said the winter was
so bad, he couldn’t go out into the
forest to feed on the animals like
he normally did.
(speaks like he is telling
a ghost story)
So he decided to get his meals from
some place closer to him.
ON HAND
Placing itself on Jesse’s shoulder. Some in the group let out
gasps and shrieks.
PULL BACK to reveal:
Ms. Pickett, equally as startled.
MS. PICKETT
Oh my, I didn’t mean to give you a
fright!
(then)
But I think I have something that
might interest all of you.
An impish smile spreads across on her face.
MS. PICKETT
(excited)
Call it a bit of library magic.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (4)
The kids, still bewildered, continue staring at the
Librarian. Where did she come from?
MS. PICKETT
Well, come on then. Let’s not wait
for the grass to grow.
The group rises to their feet, grab their backpacks, and
follow her.
As the group follows Ms. Pickett, they pass the GROUP of
SEVEN-YEAR-OLDS sitting amongst other kids of various ages
listening intently to the day’s story. (NEED PERMISSION TO
READ EXCERPT DUE TO COPYRIGHTS)
Ms. Pickett stops in front of a closed door, she turns the
knob and steps in.
INT. RESEARCH ROOM - CONTINUOUS
The flash of automatic lights greets them all.
Ms. Pickett gestures to several chairs situated around a cold
metal table.
MS. PICKETT
(points to chairs)
Have a seat please.
The group complies as they exchanges confused glances.
MS. PICKETT
(more to herself)
This room has only been used for
genealogy than anything else since
the invention of the Internet.
(pause as she looks at the
kids)
Wait here for just a minute.
She makes her way to the far end of the room, where a locked
bookcase sits.
She pulls a large set of KEYS out of her pocket, finding the
exact key she needs as if knowing them all by heart and
unlocks the door.
Her eyes scan over the numerous volumes, a gentleness spreads
across her face as she finds the one she was searching for.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
MS. PICKETT
Ahh, here we go.
She looks directly at Jesse as she wipes a layer of dust off
of the book’s old leather cover.
MS. PICKETT
This should be of particular
interest to you, young man.
JESSE
(confused, points to
himself)
Me?
MS. PICKETT
Yes, you. This belonged to your
ancestor, the one in the picture.
She takes the picture Jesse had shown them all out of her
pocket, placing it in the middle of the table. The gang
exchange baffled yet amazed looks: How in the world did she
get the same picture?
MS. PICKETT
(places the book on the
table)
This was his personal journal.
A DOOR BUZZER ECHOES from within in the main library. Ms.
Pickett leans to look out the door toward her desk.
MS. PICKETT
(to the ringer)
Oh, hello Olivia! Tammy dropped
those papers off for you, I will be
right there.
Ms. Pickett pauses and looks back at the friend group with a
smile on her face.
MS. PICKETT
Duty calls, my darlings!
(then)
Enjoy!
Ms. Pickett exits the room, closing the door gently behind
her. The kids do not see Ms. Cooper standing at Ms. Pickett’s
desk as the door closes.
Jesse stares at the door for a minute, flipping through the
book.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (2)
LUCY
Undiagnosed ADHD?
TYRONE
(agreeing)
Oh, for sure.
Jesse’s eyes widen.
JESSE
Hold on. Wait, I think I found it.
(pause)
Yes! This is it! Here MyMy, you
read quicker than I do.
Amaya tosses her gum into a nearby trash can and takes the
journal, scanning over the pages.
AMAYA
(reading aloud)
My heart broke that night...
SAMUEL (V.O.)
...as I was unable to hold my wife
close, and together mourn the loss
of our beloved Stella. For the
townspeople had come banging on our
door demanding justice...
Genres:
["Mystery","Historical","Supernatural"]
Ratings
Scene
19 -
The Grave of Accusation
FLASHBACK - EXT. GRAVEYARD - NIGHT (WINTER 1890)
A MOB of ANGRY TOWNSPEOPLE carrying torches march past a
small graveyard surrounded by wrought iron fencing.
The group makes their way toward Samuel, who stands a short
distance away at the edge of the woods, grasping a hold of a
wooden-handled shovel.
As they close in and come to a stop in front of the Sheriff,
their torches cast eerie shadows that dance against the
glowing, snow covered trees.
The group form a tight horseshoe shape as DAVID AND GEORGE,
both middle aged and local residents, drag ORLIN, Albino,
Hungarian, mid-20s, tall and lanky, by the arms toward an
immoveable Samuel.
Orlin, covered in dirt and grime, looks up at Samuel through
swollen and narrowed eyes, seething in anger.
Orlin staggers to his feet, several crucifixes that hang
heavily around his neck come into view.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
ORLIN
(directly at Samuel)
What is the meaning of this?
Samuel locks eyes with Orlin, the unshed tears in his eyes
betraying his pent up emotions. Samuel hurls the shovel at
Orlin's feet, his voice a mix of anger and grief.
SAMUEL
(firm and flat)
You will pay for your unnatural
existence; as well as the sins you
have committed against our
children.
Orlin’s lip curls in defiance.
ORLIN
(disbelief)
Sins?
(defiant)
I am a very natural being, only
slightly different from the likes
of you..
(points a finger at Samuel
and the rest)
.. I have committed no sins. I keep
to the darkness of night only to
avoid the torment of the sun again
my skin.
The CROWD ROARS furiously around Samuel and vampire.
Samuel closes the distance between them and looks at the
crucifixes hanging from Orlin’s neck. He gently cups one of
the crosses in his palm, the same one that had belonged to
his Stella.
Orlin stands a bit straighter as if some of the weight he
carries has been lifted from his shoulders.
Samuel glares up at Orlin, fueled with rage he rips Stella’s
cross off of Orlin, he looks between the cross in his hand
and Orlin with a blank and clouded gaze.
SAMUEL
(holds the cross up to
Orlin)
How did you get this?!
Orlin tilts his head to the side in feigned innocence as he
tries to conceal a sadistic sneer that threatens to overtake
his face.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (2)
ORLIN
(feigned innocence)
I have no idea what you are
implying.
Samuel grabs one of Orlin’s hands; prying it open he presses
Stella’s crucifix into his palm, holding it forcefully
against his skin.
Orlin screams out in agony; as scorching swirls of smoke
escape from the sizzling skin that lays underneath Stella’s
cross.
Stumbling backwards, Orlin falls to his knees clinging
desperately to his scalded hand.
Hobbling over to a nearby snowdrift he buries his hand it,
Samuel and the townspeople hold their heads high as they
watch in vindication as the snow melts away.
SAMUEL
(points to the shovel)
Get up and dig.
As Orlin stands and begins digging his own grave, a NOOSE
hangs on a thick branch sways in the bitter, winter wind.
END FLASHBACK.
Genres:
["Horror","Historical","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
20 -
Secrets Unveiled
INT. RESEARCH ROOM - DAY
Jesse, Lucy, Kevin, and Tyrone all sit around the table,
fixated on Amaya as she finishes reading from Samuel’s
journal.
AMAYA
(reading out loud)
And so as we laid him to rest in
his eternal damnation with a sickle
against his neck, the fencing was
placed...
(turns the page)
And one by one we hung several
crosses and crucifixes around the
iron bars as our last reassurance
that he would never be able to
escape.
Amaya gently closes the book, her mind elsewhere as she looks
around the room, contemplating the meaning of the words she
had just read.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
AMAYA
(whispering to herself)
I don’t believe it.
Still deep in thought, she stops for a moment; nodding
silently in agreement with herself, fully accepting what she
now knows to be the truth.
AMAYA
(to Jesse)
All those stories we heard growing
up...They’re true.
The DOOR FLIES OPEN, one of the young boys from the van,
JOHNNY, rushes in fear for his life.
Trembling, Johnny runs into Tyrone, clutching ahold of him,
grasping ahold of a small piece of fabric that matches his
shirt.
TYRONE
Whoa, little man.
Trying to regain his footing, Tyrone knocks against the
table. Samuel's journal tumbles onto the floor.
Jesse bends down, swiftly retrieves it and notices a folded
up, tea stained colored piece of PAPER that had fallen out.
Jesse glances up to see Ms. Cooper standing in the doorway,
her eyes fixed on him. A flash of displeasure crosses her
face as her eyes land on the journal.
Jesse catches the gleam of the hidden knife at her side.
Jesse discreetly pockets the paper as the frightened child,
still clutching onto Tyrone, sobs.
Several other CHILDREN run into the room.
Stella (her face remaining unseen) drags the Soccer Mom into
the room, catching the attention of everyone.
SOCCER MOM
(Looks around)
All of you, to the van. NOW. And
make sure you lock the doors behind
you.
Johnny and the other YOUNGER CHILDREN immediately comply, the
gang looks to one another, seizing their opportunity to
escape, and follows the kids out of the room.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (2)
Soccer Mom glares at Ms. Cooper as the thought of murder
flashes in her eyes.
SOCCER MOM
I don’t know who you think...
Genres:
["Horror","Mystery","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
21 -
Chaos in the Library
INT. MAIN LIBRARY - CONTINUOUS
Jesse, Amaya, Kevin, Lucy, and Tyrone run through the library
throwing their backpacks on as they follow the younger kids
out the door.
Ms. Pickett runs past them, heading in the opposite direction
back toward the research room.
A MOTHER holds tightly onto her crying toddler who wears the
same colored dress as the material Johnny had in his hand, no
one sees the ripped sleeve of her dress.
The raised voices of Soccer Mom and Ms. Cooper fade.
SOCCER MOM (O.C.)
(voice fading)
You are, but no one touches my
kids!
MS. PICKETT (O.C.)
Now, now ladies...
The kids run out the door.
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
22 -
The Rush to Safety
EXT. LIBRARY - PARKING LOT - EARLY EVENING
The gang runs toward the bike rack as the younger kids head
toward the mini van.
Amaya latches her helmet strap.
AMAYA
You guys, we gotta go.
She readies her self to take off on her skateboard.
Jesse, Kevin, and Tyrone straddle their bikes as they get
their helmets on.
Lucy, panic-stricken, looks around frantically catching the
attention of her friends.
LUCY
(tense)
My dad dropped me off!
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
Johnny calls out to Lucy as he gets ready to jump into the
minivan.
JOHNNY
(to Lucy)
Hey, you.
Lucy looks between the kid and back to her friends.
JOHNNY
(insistent)
You can get in with us.
As Lucy casts one last look at her friends, Tyrone tosses her
a helmet. Relieved, she puts it on as fast as she can.
TYRONE
Jump on the pegs, they’ll hold you.
As they make their escape, a POLICE CAR passes the gang as it
heads toward the library.
Soccer Mom storms out of the library a few seconds later,
furious as she heads toward the mini van where the kids wait,
some trembling, some crying.
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
23 -
Tension in the Parking Lot
INT. MINI VAN - CONTINUOUS
Soccer Mom climbs in, her hands gripping the steering wheel
tightly. Seething, she starts the engine and drives out of
the parking lot.
MS. COOPER’S POV
Watching the minivan pull out, her intense gaze catches the
sight of Jesse and friends riding as far away from the
library as they can.
ACT III
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller","Supernatural"]
Ratings
Scene
24 -
The Map of Unease
INT. JESSE’S HOUSE - EARLY EVENING (KITCHEN)
Huddling around the kitchen table, Jesse, Amaya, Lucy, Kevin,
and Tyrone, converse in low, whispery voices.
A digital clock on the microwave reads 5:35 PM.
The group looks at one another nervously as Charlie’s
hysterical giggling carries over from the living room
catching them off guard.
Leaning back in his chair, Jesse glances into the living
room.
Returning his gaze back toward his friends, he finds them all
staring at him, waiting for any kind of signal.
Nodding the “all clear”, they continue their conversation.
JESSE
(whispering)
We really need to keep an eye on
The Cooper now. Something’s
seriously off.
KEVIN
Yeah, who knows what her endgame
is.
TYRONE
It doesn’t make any sense,
(to Jesse)
First she follows you to the
library;
(to the group)
Then she corners that other kid
like he’s hiding something.
LUCY
(whispering)
Did anyone else see the ....
Everyone nods in agreement, their eyes widening.
JESSE
(nods towards Lucy)
And for some reason she seemed
overly fixated on Samuel’s journal.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
KEVIN
But why? What could she want with
it?
AMAYA
(sarcastic)
Maybe Samuel had Orlin’s recipe for
fried children on a stick in it.
Holding a hand against her stomach, Lucy cringes.
LUCY
(revulsion)
Ewww. No thank you.
JESSE
(quietly)
I think I might know.
Leaning back in his chair again, Jesse takes another quick
peek into the living room, making sure Jamie and Charlie are
still engrossed in their movie.
Reaching into his back pocket, Jesse pulls out a folded piece
of paper.
JESSE
(holding up the paper)
This fell out of Samuel’s journal.
Carefully unfolding the paper, he spreads it out on the
table.
INSERT - MAP
A weathered, hand-drawn map, its edges frayed and torn. The
bottom part is ripped off, obscuring the final destination.
BACK TO SCENE
The group leans in, curiosity getting the better of them.
LUCY
(turning to Jesse)
You think this is what The Cooper
is after?
Jesse nods, resolute.
KEVIN
Well, if The Cooper is interested,
it can’t be anything good.
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
25 -
The Watchful Eye
EXT. A FEW HOUSES DOWN - NIGHT
Parked a short distance down the road from Jesse’s house, Ms.
Cooper's Jeep sits quietly amongst a line of neighborhood
vehicles a predator stalking its prey.
BINOCULARS POV
Watching every angle of the house, moving from window to
window.
The binoculars focus on the front door opening.
INT. MS. COOPER’S JEEP - SAME TIME
Ms. Cooper lowers her binoculars, watching the kids go their
separate ways.
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
26 -
Mystery on the Porch
EXT. JESSE'S HOUSE - PORCH - SAME TIME
Jesse, Amaya, Lucy, Kevin, and Tyrone file out onto the
porch, laughing.
Bringing a finger to her lips, Lucy shushes the guys in
between muffled giggles.
Jesse grins, raising his hands in mock surrender.
LUCY
(mouthing)
We’re going to wake up the whole
block!
JESSE
(looks back into the
house)
It’s only 7:30.
LUCY
Oh.
AMAYA
You guys wanna meet up on the
socials later?
TYRONE
We could bounce some more ideas
around.
Amaya turns to Lucy with a mischievous grin.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
AMAYA
Why don’t you stay the night?
Lucy lights up over the idea.
LUCY
(excited)
We could do a deep dive into Ms.
Cooper.
KEVIN
(nodding, eager)
Yeah, maybe we can figure out what
she’s really hiding...
Amaya and Lucy’s faces skew in disgust.
Amaya grabs Lucy by wrist, dragging her towards her house.
AMAYA
(excited)
C’mon, we’ll call your mom as soon
as we’re inside.
The guys stand together as they make sure the girls get
safely inside.
Kevin and Tyrone ride their bikes in the same direction as
Jesse walks back inside.
Warm, earth-toned rugs, lush houseplants, and wooden, artsy
chairs matching her bed have been arranged throughout Amaya’s
room with her mother’s particular and practical eye for all
things Feng Shui.
In stark contrast to her mom’s style, Amaya’s rebellious
touch is evident.
Several strands of colorful LED lights hang loosely from the
ceiling, a corked board covered with her favorite thumbtacked
Polaroids, and her prized possession: an autographed Tony
Hawk skateboard rack.
Singing and bobbing their heads along to the background
music, Lucy and Amaya show off their dance moves as they
settle down, preparing for a virtual deep dive into Ms.
Cooper’s past.
Amaya flops onto her bed, lying on her stomach, propped up on
her elbows.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
Lucy settles into a squishy bean bag at the foot of the bed,
pulling her laptop closer.
Lucy’s laptop lights up. Amaya chuckles as she watches Lucy
type her password in.
AMAYA
Seriously?
LUCY
(wide eyed innocence)
What?
AMAYA
Nosepicker?
LUCY
(chuckling)
Credit goes to my little brother.
AMAYA
Eww.
The distracting DING of Lucy’s home page interrupts her train
of thought. She types quickly into the search bar.
Sinking deeper into the bean bag, the search results pop up.
AMAYA
(mocking the screen)
“No results found”? What kind of
black magic is this?
LUCY
Inspiring words!
Lucy’s fingers dance across the keyboard.
LUCY
(slowly, under her breath)
O..liv..ia Coop...
(pondering)
Witch?
Scooting closer, Amaya peers over Lucy’s shoulder, they hold
their breath watching the search icon spin around and around.
The search yields no results, frustrating both girls.
AMAYA
What! Again?
Lucy glances at Amaya. This can’t be a dead end.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (2)
LUCY
I’ve got one more idea.
Sensing Lucy’s growing apprehension, Amaya slips off the bed
to sit beside her on the floor.
ON COMPUTER SCREEN
Letters appear as Lucy’s fingers click against the computer
key’s.
O-L-I-V-I-A-C-O-O-P-E-R S-E-R-I-A-L K-I-L-L-E-R
The search icon spins briefly as a new result flashes.
ON AMAYA AND LUCY
The computer screen flashes brightly, illuminating the girl’s
tensed faces.
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
28 -
The Mysterious Map
INT. AMAYA’S BEDROOM/INT. JESSE’S BEDROOM - FOUR QUADRANT
SPLIT SCREEN - NIGHT
Sitting at his desk in his dimly lit room, Jesse focuses on
the computer screen, focused on his conversation with Amaya
and Lucy.
The clock in the corner of the chat reads 7:04 P.M
AMAYA
(Tense)
Dead serious, Jesse. We printed the
article out too; totally serious.
Lucy nods her eyes wide, concerned.
LUCY
I haven’t quite figured out the
whys, but there is definitely
something freaky going on around
here.
AMAYA
Yeah...And it all started when Ms.
Cooper got here.
With a high pitched DING, TYRONE’S SMILING FACE pops into the
chat, as he shoves a cookie into his mouth.
TYRONE
(raising his hand over his
mouth)
Sorry, was eating din....
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
LUCY
(disbelief)
Eww. Didn’t your grandpa ever tell
you not to talk with food in your
mouth?
Tyrone holds up a finger, dramatically chugging a glass of
milk. He swallows hard and wipes his mouth with the back of
his hand.
TYRONE
At least I covered my mouth this
time.
LUCY
Fine, I’ll give you that one.
Amaya rolls her eyes.
AMAYA
Guys, focus! We’re getting off
track here.
KEVIN dings into the chat. He immediately notices the serious
expressions on their faces.
KEVIN
(concerned)
Uh, did I miss something? What’s
going on?
Grinning, Tyrone leans back in his chair, fidgeting with his
necklace.
TYRONE
Charm school, bud. Have a seat.
Jesse stares at him for a minute before waving him off.
Leaning in, Jesse lowers his voice.
JESSE
(excited)
I found something. Something huge!
Holding a torn piece of paper up to his camera, everyone
leans in closer to their screens, straining to get a better
look.
ON MAP
Short lines, drawn hastily in pencil under a set of three
trees, hint at a hidden location. Under the three lines is a
what could be a very faint “X”.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (2)
BACK TO GROUP CHAT
Amaya’s mouth drops open in shock.
KEVIN
Is that...?
AMAYA
(disbelief)
What! No way! Where did you find
it?
JESSE
(grinning)
You’re not gonna believe it. I was
in my mom’s office, and that old
painting of Samuel? It’s hanging on
the wall. I swear it...moved on its
own.
TYRONE
(brows furrowed)
Wait, are you serious?
Jesse nods, glancing nervously over his shoulder at his
closed bedroom door.
JESSE
(whispering)
Yeah, and when I went to fix it,
this just fell out from behind it.
It was like it was hidden there on
purpose.
Lucy shudders, her eyes darting to Amaya.
LUCY
(voice barely above a
whisper)
That’s beyond creepy.
AMAYA
Totally freaky.
Jesse smiles.
JESSE
So..I have an idea.
(looks around)
Get the emergency packs together,
I’ll drop the location.
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
29 -
Night Watch
INT. MS. COOPER’S JEEP - NIGHT
Continuing her surveillance on Jesse and Amaya's house’s, Ms.
Cooper leans back in the driver's seat, taking a peanut
butter and jelly sandwich out from a paper lunch bag.
The lights in Jesse's house flick on and off, catching her
attention, her gaze narrows as she observes the same pattern
going on at Amaya’s.
INT. AMAYA'S BEDROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Amaya walks over to her closet, tossing Lucy a pair of jeans,
a t-shirt and a flannel and a pair of boots.
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
30 -
A Cozy Evening Gathering
INT. MS HARINGTON’S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - SAME TIME
MS. HENRIETTA HARINGTON, late 60s, glasses too large for her
face, hair wound up in foam curlers, peers out from her
living room window, eyeing Ms. Cooper in her Jeep.
INT. MS. COOPER’S JEEP - SAME TIME
MS. COOPER
What are you guys up to?
INT. JESSE’S HOUSE - KITCHEN - NIGHT
Jesse grabs some snacks and bottled waters out of the fridge,
In the background, Jamie and Charlie are cuddled up on the
couch asleep.
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller","Supernatural"]
Ratings
Scene
31 -
Midnight Preparations
INT. KEVIN’S HOUSE - BATHROOM - NIGHT
Moving quietly with a back pack, he tosses different medical
supplies in the bag: a small bottle of sterile water, a box
of 4x4s, rolls of sterile gauze wrapping and medical tape.
INT. AMAYA’S HOUSE - KITCHEN
Lucy and Amaya tip toe into the kitchen, the glow from a
television in another room flashes from the hallway.
The girls open the pantry door and toss snacks and chips into
their backpack.
INT. TYRONE’S BACK YARD - SHED - NIGHT
Tyrone rushes into the wooden shed, gathering a flashlight,
rope, and other supplies before dashing out.
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller","Suspense"]
Ratings
Scene
32 -
Suspicion in the Shadows
INT. MS. HENRIETTA HARINGTON’S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Ms. Harington watches Ms. Cooper still sitting in her Jeep,
peeking out of a set of partially opened curtains.
Grabbing her cell phone out of her house coat she dials 911.
911 OPERATOR (V.O.)
911, what is your emergency?
HENRIETTA
(whispering)
Yes. I would like to report a
possible stalker...or burglar; who
knows she could be a kidnapper...
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
33 -
A Bittersweet Goodbye
INT. JESSE'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
The digital clock reads 7:30 PM.
Smiling tenderly at the two most important people at his
life, he whispers in his mom’s ear.
JESSE
(whispering)
Mom...
Jamie moans softly, her eyes open slowly, a sleepy smile
lights up her face.
JAMIE
(softly)
Hi honey. Everything okay?
JESSE
Yeah, everything’s good. Just
wanted to let you know I’m heading
out for the class Trunk or Treat.
JAMIE
(starting to nod off
again)
What Trunk or Treat?
Jesse covers his tracks, feeling miserable for lying.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
JESSE
The one I told you about last week.
Remember? For extra credit?
Fighting against the heaviness of her eyelids.
JAMIE
Oh right...sorry, honey. Must’ve
slipped my mind.
He kisses her on the forehead and tussles Charlie’s hair.
JESSE
It’s ok, mom. I know you’re tired.
I love you.
JAMIE
(falling back asleep,
mumbling)
Love you too, Jess. Have a good
time.
Jesse walks over to the front door, punching in a location on
his phone and hits send.
He puts a jacket on and heads out, making sure to lock the
door behind him.
Genres:
["Drama","Family"]
Ratings
Scene
34 -
Nighttime Preparations
INT. KEVIN’S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Kevin finishes gearing up, glancing at his phone where a
location message from Jesse lights up.
EXT. TYRONE’S SHED - NIGHT
Tyrone puts a Swiss army knife in his pocket as his phone
lights up with the pinned location, his fingers absently
playing with his necklace.
Grabbing his bike, he rides off in the direction of the park.
THROUGH THE OPEN WINDOW
Tyrone’s grandfather snores in his chair.
ON TYRONE
Smiling as he rides off.
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller","Suspense"]
Ratings
Scene
35 -
Excitement Under the Stars
EXT. AMAYA’S HOUSE - NIGHT
Amaya and Lucy step out, Amaya calling back to her mom
inside.
AMAYA
(calling out)
We’ll be back. Love you!
AMAYA’S MOM (O.C.)
Where are you off to again?
Amaya grins at Lucy, amused by her mom’s question.
AMAYA
The Trunk or Treat thing for the
elementary school.
AMAYA’S MOM (O.C.)
Oh, okay. You want a ride?
Amaya and Lucy’s phone light up, they see the location.
AMAYA
No thanks mom, we’re gonna walk
with Jesse.
(then)
Love you.
AMAYA’S MOM (O.C.)
Love you, too, sweetheart.
Amaya shuts the door, and the girls see the location on their
phones, sprinting to catch up with Jesse.
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
36 -
Blocked Adventure
EXT. NEIGHBORHOOD - CONTINUOUS
Jesse walks slowly, checking his phone. Tyrone and Kevin
emerge from different directions, walking toward Jesse.
LUCY
Guys! Wait up!
Making their way down the road, all the kids meet up,
continuing on their journey to the park together.
INT. MS. COOPER'S JEEP - SAME TIME
As the kids disappear from view, Ms. Cooper shifts into drive
to pull out of her parking space to follow them.
A POLICE CAR pulls up, blocking Ms. Cooper in.
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
37 -
The Map's Secret
EXT. PARK - NIGHT
Gathering around a worn picnic table, Amaya, Lucy, Kevin, and
Tyrone watch as Jesse smooth out Samuel’s map.
Tyrone shines a flashlight over the map and the group leans
in, looking over the partially faded markings, fidgeting with
his necklace.
JESSE
Okay, so I was working on this
before we talked earlier. I think I
figured it out.
Jesse has their undivided attention.
LUCY
(hesitantly)
Wait a minute.
Tracing her finger over a taped section of the map, Lucy
looks at the group.
LUCY
(shocked; in disbelief)
..is that?
(afraid to ask)
Scotch tape?
Confused by her reaction, Jesse stares at Lucy as though
she’s speaking some strange, foreign language.
JESSE
Uh. Yeah? We need it all together,
you know...to follow it.
LUCY
(heartbroken)
You ruined it.
Lucy reaches her arms to the heavens, her charm bracelet
jingling with her movements.
LUCY
(prayerfully)
Gods forgive us. He knows not what
he does, nor does he understand the
significance in all things related
to historical documents.
Tyrone laughs, shaking his head, entertained by Lucy’s Oscar
winning performance. He shoots Jesse an amused look.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
KEVIN
(back on track)
Anyways...Jess; What did you find?
Jesse points to some markings, where the two pieces of the
map intersect.
JESSE
See the markings here? I don’t
think they’re just random lines.
(then)
If I’m right, this "X" should be at
an old cemetery on the outskirts of
town and the lines under the
trees..
(pauses for dramatic
effect)
I think that’s where HE is buried.
Leaning down for a closer look, Kevin studies the map more
intently.
KEVIN
Wait a minute....
Kevin points to a place close to where the underlined trees
are.
KEVIN
Right here—doesn’t that look like
it could be...
Tyrone leans in, swallowing hard, not liking the conclusion
he came up with.
TYRONE
(half joking, half
nervous)
You mean the place behind the
abandoned quarry?
(anxious)
Grandpa said no grass grows there
and animals avoid it.
Lucy glances over at Tyrone, taking his words to heart.
LUCY
If it’s really as bad as you say,
Ty..
(looks at the group)
Maybe we should just call it quits.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (2)
TYRONE
(slowly, gravely)
I’m not saying we back out, but...
just know that place; it’s bad
juju.
(pauses)
But we’re in this together. It’s
not just about the project anymore.
AMAYA
(firmly)
Yeah, if it was that would be one
thing.
Kevin nods, agreeing.
KEVIN
We have to stop the Cooper.
The group looks at one another, resolute. The group gathers
their belongings, hiding their bikes and Amaya’s skateboard
behind the thin bushes near the park’s restrooms.
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
38 -
The Hunt Begins
EXT. WOODS - NIGHT
Streams of light bounce through the darkness as the group
navigates their way through twisted trees, occasionally
tripping over the uneven terrain.
RUSTLING LEAVES and SNAPPING TWIGS ECHO as elongated shadows
appear to follow close behind.
AMAYA
Is it just me or does anyone else
feel like they’re in the middle of
a horror movie right now?
INT. MS. COOPER'S JEEP - NIGHT
Easing her Jeep off of a blacktop road, Ms. Cooper’s
headlights slice through the darkness of the empty parking
lot.
Driving slowly, she scans the area for any sign of Jesse and
the gang.
A quick FLASH of LIGHT bounces back, momentarily blinding
her.
Tightening her grip on the steering wheel, she turns the Jeep
toward the source of the reflection and parks.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
Lowering her window with one hand while reaching down with
the other, she grabs ahold of a powerful floodlight she keeps
stashed on the floorboard.
Clicking the light on, aiming it towards the picnic tables,
it cuts through the night like a knife.
Hidden poorly behind a thin bush next to a concrete building,
she spots something.
Clicking the light off, a devious smile tugs at her lips as
she steps out of the Jeep, with a MAG light in hand.
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller","Suspense"]
Ratings
Scene
39 -
The Discovery in the Dark
EXT. PARK - NIGHT (CONTINUOUS)
With careful, silent steps, Ms. Cooper makes her way toward
the poorly hidden items, looking them over.
Her gazes focuses on a familiar looking helmet hanging from
the handlebars.
MS. COOPER
(flatly)
Found you.
Clicking her Mag light on, she finds several sets of fresh
footprints in the soft ground, leading to the edge of the
woods.
Genres:
["Thriller","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
40 -
Navigating the Unknown
EXT. CLEARING IN THE WOODS - NIGHT (CONTINUOUS)
Using his phone as a flashlight, Jesse stands in front of the
group looking over the map.
AMAYA
Are you sure we’re going the right
way?
JESSE
(offended)
Of course I’m sure.
(then)
It shouldn’t be too much further.
AMAYA
That’s what you said a mile ago.
TYRONE
Oh ye of so little faith.
Lucy looks around, noticing an old Victorian house off in the
distance with several lights on.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
Faint LAUGHTER and MUSIC emanate from the house as if a party
is taking place. (early Halloween party)
She takes a couple of steps away from the group as she looks
at the house.
LUCY
(softly questioning)
I thought the old plantation house
was abandoned?
AMAYA
(shrugging)
I think my mom said they still rent
it out for special occasions.
(trying to remember)
Or its like an Airbnb, or
something.
KEVIN
(recalling something)
Wait a second. Jesse, hold up the
map.
The group gathers around Jesse who holds the map, Kevin
shines his phone’s flashlight on it.
Kevin squints, looking at an extremely faded marking; after a
few seconds, he points to the spot he is looking at.
KEVIN
I was wondering what this was
earlier, but now I think it’s the
old Gibson place.
Amaya steps closer, looking over Kevin’s shoulder.
AMAYA
(looks at Jesse)
If I remember your mom’s story
right, the cemetery was on the edge
of their property line between it
and the old quarry.
Lucy and Tyrone share an uneasy glance.
TYRONE
Looks like we’re on the right
track.
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller","Horror"]
Ratings
Scene
41 -
Into the Woods: A Mission Prepared
EXT. MS. COOPER’S JEEP (PARK PARKING LOT) - NIGHT
Ms. Cooper stands behind her Jeep with the trunk open. She
rummages through the trunk’s false bottom.
Wearing a set of Air Pods, she carries on a phone
conversation.
MS. COOPER
(deadly calm)
Yes, all of them.
She listens to the response coming from the other end, as she
lifts the lid of her wooden box.
Examining her daggers, she pulls her wooden dagger out,
considering it for a moment before placing it next to two
others, one made of silver, and the other made from steel.
Her focus never strays from what she’s doing.
MS. COOPER
I know.
Lifting the top dagger compartment out, Ms. Cooper reveals a
different compartment.
She looks over a strange collection of herbs and glass vials
in varying shapes and sizes.
Each vial contains substances ranging from blood, mercury,
holy water, and a few mysterious liquids that glow different
colors.
She picks up a VIAL that contains a yellow-glowing liquid,
considering its use. After a few seconds, she lays it to the
side near the daggers.
MS. COOPER
(almost too calm)
Best case scenario, I find them,
and they never leave the woods.
She pulls out one of several small cloths rolled up in the
corner of the box. Opening the yellow liquid she uses a small
portion of it to wet the cloth down.
MS. COOPER
We can’t take that chance.
She wipes the daggers’ blades with the moistened cloth, the
daggers glow for a brief moment as the liquid covers them
like a protective coat. The liquid absorbs into the blades
and they gleam like new.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
Ms. Cooper puts all the items back into their places, with
the exception of the daggers.
She glances up toward the woods, deep in thought.
MS. COOPER
I highly doubt I will have
reception; so if you don’t hear
from me for awhile...
(brief pause)
Don’t panic.
Ms. Cooper strategically slips the daggers into various
places on her: the sheath under her arm, inside the top of
her boot, leaving the wooden dagger out and visible;
strapping it to thigh.
MS. COOPER
I’ll call you by sunrise.
Ms. Cooper hits the “end call” button and pulls the Air Pods
out of her ears, placing them back into their case, tucking
them into a pocket on the inside of her coat.
She replaces the false bottom, closes the trunk door, heading
toward the woods.
As she heads to the woods, she pulls her key fob out of the
front pocket of her jeans, lifting it over her shoulder,
pointing back towards the Jeep, clicking the “lock” button.
The JEEP BEEPS as she replaces the keys back into her pocket,
following the footprints that the kids left behind, she
enters the woods.
Genres:
["Thriller","Horror"]
Ratings
Scene
42 -
Whispers in the Shadows
EXT. WOODS - NIGHT
The group walk into an eerie and ominous clearing, spreading
out.
Tyrone, on high alert, notes the unnatural silence. It is
just as his grandfather described.
The lights from the Plantation House shine from a distance.
Unbeknownst to the group, they stand in front of a set of
three trees sitting uncomfortably close together.
JESSE
This should be the spot.
(looks around confused)
But there should be some kind of
fencing around here.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
TYRONE
(edgy)
Oh, we’re in the right place. I’m
more than sure of it.
AMAYA
(calling out to the group)
Hey, I think we found something.
The guys move toward the light coming from Lucy’s phone to
see Lucy and Amaya brushing dead leaves off of what remains
of an old, rusty wrought iron fence.
Jesse and Tyrone lift the fence up, several ITEMS CLANG
against the metal as it is lifted up.
KEVIN
What’s making all of that noise?
Lucy shines her light on the fence as Tyrone and Jesse
continue to hold it up.
CRUCIFIXES and CROSSES of different shapes, sizes and styles
some intact, while others are broken and damaged by the
elements.
Lucy takes some pictures of the crosses with her phone, one
of the crosses that are caked with dirt and grime resembles
the one belonging to Stella.
JESSE
It’s just like mom described it.
Crosses and everything.
KEVIN
It’s kinda messed up, huh? Knowing
that people thought that the kids
died from... you know, vampire
stuff?
(then)
It was more than likely from
something like small pox or
typhoid.
As Lucy walks around taking pictures of the crosses, she
trips, but manages to keep herself upright.
LUCY
What was that?
AMAYA
You OK?
Lucy stands, brushing the dirt off of her.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (2)
JESSE
What happened?
LUCY
(pointing towards the
ground)
I tripped over something.
Tyrone shines a light down on the area Lucy points to, the
group crowds around, shining their lights on several jagged
BROKEN PIECES of CONCRETE scattered around the area.
As they look around, a RUSTLING SOUND from the woods catches
their attention.
Staring into the woods, the group freezes as the rustling
gets louder, coming from every direction. It is as if they
are surrounded.
High pitched GIGGLES ECHO out.
CHILD’S VOICE (O.C.)
(coming from the dark)
Ollie ollie oxen free...Happy
Halloween!
Lucy takes a few steps back, tripping again, falling onto one
knee.
LUCY
Ow, that hurt.
TYRONE
(yelling back)
It’s not Halloween yet!
CHILD’S VOICE (O.C.)
(singsong like)
Trick or treat!
A familiar voice, SOCCER MOM, calls out to the children.
SOCCER MOM (O.C.)
Johnny... Gregory... Mary ...
Angela...Ste...
JOHNNY (O.C.)
(grumbling and dejected)
Man.
(calls back to Soccer Mom)
Coming.
The rustling and laughter fade off as the children run back
towards the plantation house.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (3)
The group look at one another, all of them shaken and trying
to steady themselves.
AMAYA
What was that?
Jesse uses his flashlight on his phone to shine into the
darkness.
JESSE
I... I don’t know. But that didn’t
sound like any kids around here.
Lucy still sits on the ground, holding on to her knee..
Tyrone and Amaya rush over to Lucy’s side and Amaya shines a
light down onto Lucy, her hand covered in blood.
AMAYA
(gasping)
Lucy! Your hand...
They look down to see that Lucy’s hand is bleeding from
several deep puncture wounds, as though she had been cut on
something sharp. The charm bracelet is missing.
LUCY
(wincing in pain)
What did I cut myself on?
(realizing)
Oh no! Where’s my bracelet?
Tyrone goes to touch his necklace only to find it’s missing.
TYRONE
Has anyone seen my necklace?
The group bends down to inspect the area, finding a jagged
piece of concrete; its sharp edges matching the puncture
marks on Lucy’s hand.
Kevin kneels down next to Lucy, he opens his back pack and
takes out the medical supplies.
Amaya tries to find Lucy’s bracelet and Tyrone’s necklace.
Pouring water over Lucy’s hand, he examines it as blood oozes
out from the wounds.
KEVIN
(looking at the wound,
shaking his head)
She’s going to need stitches... we
need to get out of here.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (4)
He presses several gauze pads into her hand then wraps it
using the rolled gauze.
The group gathers their things, preparing to leave. Jesse
looks apologetically at Lucy.
JESSE
(regretful)
I’m sorry. This was a stupid idea.
Still wincing in pain, Lucy does her best to smile at Jesse,
not wanting him to feel bad. Tyrone searches in vain for his
necklace.
LUCY
It wasn’t stupid, and I’ll be OK.
Promise.
AMAYA
I don’t see your bracelet, Lu. I’m
sorry.
Lucy smiles back, pained.
LUCY
I appreciate you looking.
As they make their way back through the woods, their
flashlights flicker as they move through the dark.
ON MS. COOPER
Watching them from the shadows.
ACT IV
Genres:
["Horror","Mystery","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
43 -
Unsettling Revelations
INT. SCHOOL HALLWAY - DAY
The final BELL RINGS, bringing a close to the school day.
Students shuffle through the halls talking and laughing, as
locker DOORS CLANG shut.
Amaya stands in front of Lucy’s locker, spinning the
combination lock to the appropriate numbers as Tyrone reads
the combination to her off of her phone.
TYRONE
Right. So thirty-six, twelve, fifty
- two.
AMAYA
Got it.
Amaya pulls out a few things: BOOKS, PAPERS, and a RED FOLDER
with the words “HOMEWORK FOLDER” written on it in black
sharpie.
Amaya looks over her last text message from Lucy.
AMAYA
(muttering as she double
checks her list)
Homework... notebook... jacket...
everything’s here.
Jesse and Kevin meet up with Amaya and Tyrone, Kevin carries
a folder with some papers in it.
KEVIN
(holding up the folder)
I got all the notes from Algebra.
JESSE
(glancing at the locker)
How’s Lucy?
AMAYA
Said she has a fever and annoyed to
death that her parents made her
stay home, taking her to the doctor
to see if she has an infection in
her hand.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
TYRONE
Leave it to Lucy to get mad for not
being allowed to come to school.
The group laugh; Tyrone isn’t wrong. They watch as Amaya
finishes putting Lucy’s things into a separate bag, closing
the locker when she’s done.
MS. COOPER (O.S.)
(steady, foreboding)
Hmm, I don’t recall this locker
being assigned to any of you.
The group turn to find Ms. Cooper standing before them, her
head tilted to the side.
AMAYA
Oh, no, it’s Lucy’s.
(explaining with an
anxious smile)
She sent me the combination and
asked me to grab some things for
her, like her homework, so she
doesn’t fall too far behind.
MS. COOPER
(fake sweetness)
Well, that’s very thoughtful of
you. But I highly recommend you
just let Lucy rest for the day. You
don’t want to risk catching
anything contagious, you know?
Something you might not be able to
get rid of; if at all.
The kids exchange uneasy glances.
KEVIN
It’s just a fever from a possible
infection, Ms. Cooper. Nothing
serious.
Ms. Cooper’s unsettling gaze lingers over them.
MS. COOPER
(baiting)
Oh no, what happened to her? She
didn’t...fall and cut herself on
anything sharp, like a rock or
something, did she?
The group falls silent, their faces momentarily blank as Ms.
Cooper walks off with a knowing look in her eyes.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (2)
JESSE
(whispering)
Man, even the heebie-jeebies are
scared of her.
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
44 -
A Visit of Concern
INT. LUCY’S ROOM - DAY
Jesse, Amaya, Kevin and Tyrone sit around in Lucy’s room,
talking quietly.
Lucy’s hair is a bit of a mess, her face pale and flushed
with fever; she occasionally trembles from having chilled
shivers.
Jesse looks at her, guilt written all over his face. He
struggles to meet her eyes.
LUCY
(smiling weakly)
I’m glad you guys came over, but I
know I must look pretty awful.
AMAYA
You look fine. Do you want me to
open up your curtains? A little
sunshine might make you feel
better?
LUCY
No...I’ve been fighting a pounding
headache, the light just makes it
worse.
Tyrone grins, reaching into his jacket pocket, pulling Lucy’s
favorite candy bar out.
TYRONE
(teasing sweetly)
I stopped by the store.
Holding it out to Lucy with a smile, Tyrone smiles wide
waiting to see her face light up.
Lucy forces a small smile in return, trying not to hurt his
feelings.
LUCY
(softly)
Thanks, Ty...Just put it on the
nightstand. I don’t really feel
like eating...a little nauseous.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
Tyrone’s smile fades as concern takes its place. He sits on
the side of her bed, gently taking her weak hand into his.
Kevin steps closer, placing his hand on Lucy’s forehead.
KEVIN
You’re definitely running a fever.
You might need stronger
antibiotics. Your mom should
probably call the doctor.
Pulling herself upright, pulling her hair into a ponytail,
Lucy tries to sit up straighter. As she does, everyone
notices a rash creeping up her arms and neck. The room goes
still.
Jesse and Amaya move closer; Jesse’s face tightens, the
guilty feeling more intense.
JESSE
Where did that rash come from?
Lucy glances at the small, raised blotchy hives that show up
on her skin. (early version of Stella’s rash).
LUCY
I’m not sure…maybe it’s just a side
effect from the meds?
KEVIN
(grimacing)
It could be an allergic
reaction...
Kevin stops talking briefly as he looks her over.
KEVIN
How’s your breathing?
LUCY
(shrugging)
It’s okay I guess.
She pauses briefly, looking at her friends affectionally.
LUCY
I’m just...tired. I feel so worn
out.
Amaya walks over, giving Lucy a hug.
AMAYA
OK, we’ll go so you can get some
rest.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (2)
Jesse looks at Lucy as he and Amaya make their way to the
door.
JESSE
(guilt ridden)
I hope you feel better, Luce; I’m
sorry you’re so sick.
LUCY
(reassuring)
It’s not your fault, I’ll be fine.
KEVIN
I’ll let your parents know about
the fever and the rash before we
leave.
Kevin heads to the door, as Tyrone leans over, giving Lucy a
hug.
As he wraps his arms around Lucy, she shivers violently,
bumping her head and chin against his shoulder.
Tyrone rubs his hand over the top of his shoulder as Lucy
leans back against the headboard.
Lucy holds her hands over the top of her lips, where her
teeth are.
LUCY
Ow, I’m sorry Ty.
TYRONE
It’s OK, I’m fine. It’s not like
you did it on purpose.
(then)
Get some rest so you can come back.
We miss you.
The room falls quiet as Tyrone shuts the door behind them.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
45 -
Haunting Presence
INT. JESSE'S ROOM - NIGHT
Jesse lies in bed, tossing and turning. The clock on his
nightstand reads 2:47 AM.
NIGHTMARE - EXT. WOODS - CLEARING/ORLIN’S GRAVESITE - NIGHT
The woods are dark, cold and too quiet. Jesse, Amaya, Kevin
and Tyrone look to one another.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
In the distance, Orlin’s grave appears; but it’s different
now: the wrought iron fencing lays near the gravesite,
twisted around itself.
The crosses are scattered throughout the area, some are
twisted and warped, while others are half buried in the dirt.
From behind the grave’s broken and shattered headstone,
covered in a thick, tar-like substance, a shadow looms,
growing larger as it nears the group of friends.
Everyone tenses up, Amaya’s breathing quickens.
AMAYA
I feel like we’re being watched.
Jesse glances over at Amaya, answering her unasked question.
JESSE
We are...by him...Orlin.
Genres:
["Horror","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
46 -
Nightmare in the Woods
INT. AMAYA’S BEDROOM - SAME TIME
Amaya tosses and turns in her bed, fighting against a
building nightmare. As her breathing quickens, the
temperature in the room drops slowly, her breath visible as
she exhales.
The clock on her nightstand reads 2:48 AM.
NIGHTMARE - EXT. WOODS - CLEARING/ORLIN’S GRAVESITE - NIGHT
Tyrone looks around, slightly anxious as the trees groan, as
if the woods are coming alive.
TYRONE
(nonattacking)
I told you guys this place was bad
juju.
RUSTLING LEAVES ECHO through the darkness as tree branches
reach out, their sharp branches change, becoming claw-like.
A young and handsome MAN dressed to the tens in upscaled
clothing from the late 1800s, emerges slowly from the
shadows.
His face is pale in color, his eyes an albino pink with hair
as white as fresh snow. He speaks with a Hungarian accent.
His lips twist into a cruel, evil grin. In his hands, he
holds a charm bracelet and a necklace.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
ORLIN
Hello, children.
Genres:
["Horror","Mystery","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
47 -
Nightmare in the Woods
INT. KEVIN’S ROOM - NIGHT
Kevin tosses and turns in his bed, the shared nightmare
intensifying, his breath visible as the temperature in his
room drops.
The clock on his nightstand reads 2:49 AM.
NIGHTMARE - EXT. WOODS - CLEARING/ORLIN’S GRAVESITE - NIGHT
ORLIN
You’re not welcome here..
(dramatic pause)
Yet..
Orlin nears the friends, his cheeks hollow out more, his eyes
glowing maliciously.
A tree behind Orlin twists slowly, turning as if it is a
person turning to face them.
ORLIN
Do you think you can stop me?
As the tree turns Lucy appears. She stands in a cage, behind
the life filled wooden bars, terrified.
ORLIN
(laughs in maniacal
delight)
Or do you actually think you can
save her?
Tyrone tries to run toward Lucy, but his feet are stuck as
the group finds that the ground is changing, morphing into
the same tar-like substance over the headstone.
TYRONE
Lucy!
Lucy is close to hyperventilating as snakes wind their way
through the branches, making their way toward her and her
unescapable cage.
Genres:
["Horror","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
48 -
Nightmare at Orlin's Gravesite
INT. TYRONE’S BEDROOM - NIGHT (CONTINUOUS)
Tyrone tosses and turns, the nightmare near its peak. A light
frost appears on the windows.
NIGHTMARE - EXT. WOODS - CLEARING/ORLIN’S GRAVESITE - NIGHT
Orlin steps even closer, walking over the tar-like substance
that has no hold over him.
His face narrows and elongates.
JESSE
(shouting)
No! We won’t let you take her!
Orlin stops walking, his smile mocking Jesse.
ORLIN
Who’s going to stop me? You?
Orlin walks over to the tree, looking at Lucy and smiling at
her, enjoying her tear-streaked terror.
AMAYA
You can’t do this!
Orlin stares at Amaya.
ORLIN
I can do whatever I please child.
KEVIN TYRONE
Leave her alone! Get away from her!
Orlin waves his hand in front of the tree, the wooden bars
twist and turn, reshaping themselves as they wrap around
Lucy, holding onto her firmly. The more she struggles, the
tighter they squeeze.
Orlin gently caresses Lucy’s face, cupping her chin into his
palm, and stares deeply into her eyes.
ORLIN
She’s already mine.
Orlin releases Lucy and he glides toward the group, his face
changing into that of a grotesque monster.
ORLIN
And soon, so will the rest of you.
And just like the others...
Orlin smiles, his fangs protruding out.
ORLIN
You will be lost...forever.
INT. LUCY’S ROOM - NIGHT (CONTINUOUS)
Lucy violently jerks out of her sleep, her hands gripping
ahold of the sheets, gasping for breath, her body slick with
sweat, the rash covering more of her body.
She looks around, shivering, thick frost covers her windows,
her breath visible as she settles into an uneasy sleep.
The clock on her night stand reads 2:53 AM.
Genres:
["Horror","Thriller","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
49 -
Dreams of Dread
INT. SCHOOL CAFETERIA - DAY
The cafeteria is full of its normal lunchtime chaos.
Jesse, Amaya, Kevin and Tyrone sit at their normal table,
Lucy is noticeably absent, still at home sick.
Tyrone looks like he’s had a rough night: dark circles hang
under his eyes and he yawns as he picks at his food.
AMAYA
(concerned)
It feels weird, right? Not having
Lucy here. I keep thinking she’s
just gonna walk in like usual.
KEVIN
(frowning)
And she’s not exactly getting
better. Something’s off. I just
can’t lay my finger on it.
Amaya watches Tyrone; normally, he inhales his food like it’s
nothing, but today he’s barely touching it.
AMAYA
(looking at Tyrone)
You OK?
TYRONE
(half hearted)
Yeah, just tired. I didn’t sleep
well last night.
AMAYA
Yeah me either. I had a bad dream
and couldn’t fall back asleep after
it.
Tyrone looks up at Amaya as if there is a question he wants
to ask, but doesn’t.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
TYRONE
Same here.
Kevin and Jesse look at Amaya and Tyrone. No. It can’t be...
JESSE
What did you guys dream about?
Confused, Amaya gives him a strange look.
AMAYA
Why do you ask?
JESSE
Because I had one too.
Kevin pipes in, keeping his voice low.
KEVIN
Yeah. Me too.
AMAYA
What...what did you guys dream
about?
JESSE, KEVIN AND TYRONE
(in unison)
Orlin.
KEVIN
It was like he was trying to keep
us with him.
Jesse looks around, everyone’s eyes widening in shock as they
realize they all shared the same dream.
JESSE
Or threatening to?
TYRONE
(flatly, serious)
And he had Lucy.
Genres:
["Horror","Mystery","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
50 -
Concern on Halloween
EXT. LUCY’S HOUSE - LATER
Jesse, Kevin, Amaya and Tyrone walk down the sidewalk toward
Lucy’s House, Amaya carries her skateboard.
Tyrone looks even more drained than earlier.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
AMAYA
(softly, looking uneasy)
I feel bad about bothering her when
she’s so sick.
JESSE
I get it, but we need to know if
she had the same dream. Whatever’s
going on, it’s starting to feel way
too real.
KEVIN
Yeah, and her phone is on do not
disturb or something. And we really
need to talk to her, what else are
we suppose to do?
The group falls silent for a moment, all of them stewing in
the uncertainty and fear of the situation. They reach the
front door of Lucy’s house, Jesse knocks.
The door opens, and LUCY’S DAD appears in the doorway. He
looks tired, but smiles at his daughter’s friends.
LUCY’S DAD
Sorry guys, no visitors today.
JESSE
Sorry sir, we’re just worried about
her.
LUCY’S DAD
I understand, but she really needs
her rest more than anything else.
Lucy’s dad looks over the dejected faces of the group and is
touched by their concern.
LUCY’S DAD
I’ll have her text you guys later
after she wakes up. Promise.
AMAYA
Tell her Happy Halloween for me, I
know how much she loves it.
LUCY’S DAD
I sure will. You guys have a good
day and be safe tonight.
Lucy’s Dad closes the door gently.
The group steps back, heading back toward the way they came.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (2)
AMAYA
You guys wanna go grab a slice and
see what else we can come up with?
KEVIN
(nodding, half-smiling at
the idea)
Yeah, it might be good to get out
for a bit.
Tyrone rubs at his eyes, fatigue hitting him like a ton of
bricks.
TYRONE
Thanks, but I think I’m gonna head
home. I’m starting to feel a
headache coming on.
He rubs his eyes again, his face a little flushed.
The others look at him, concerned.
AMAYA
(noticing his discomfort)
Ty, are you okay? You don’t look so
good...
TYRONE
I’m fine. Just...tired. Headache,
that’s all. Probably just need some
rest.
(pauses thinking)
I’m beginning to wonder if Lucy has
something contagious.
Tyrone’s eyes start to water, he rubs at them again.
Frowning, Kevin looks closely at Tyrone’s eyes. This is
disturbing and sounding too familiar.
KEVIN
You look like you’ve got...pink eye
or something.
Tyrone looks away, clearly not wanting to discuss it further.
He forces a shrug.
TYRONE
(mumbling)
I’m sure it’s nothing. I just
honestly want to go home and crawl
in my bed.
(then)
I’ll catch up with you guys later.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (3)
JESSE
Maybe you should call your grandpa
to come pick you up.
Tyrone shrugs it off.
TYRONE
Nah, it’s all good, I’ll be OK.
AMAYA
Alright. But seriously, take care
of yourself. You’re not looking too
hot.
Tyrone gives a small nod, distracted, and turns to head down
the sidewalk.
Worried, the group watches him go.
Genres:
["Mystery","Thriller","Horror"]
Ratings
Scene
51 -
Dusk in the Park: A Vampire Encounter
EXT. PARK - DUSK
Jesse, Amaya, and Kevin walk together on a path that cuts
through the park.
It is near sunset, once again the sky is overcast with gray
clouds.
AMAYA
You think Ms. Cooper has something
to do with Lucy and Tyrone getting
sick?
KEVIN
I don’t know, but I am beginning to
wonder if Ms. Cooper is doing
Orlin’s dirty work.
AMAYA
(shivering)
Like planning to offer us up as his
next meal?
JESSE
You know there was a time when I
would say you are being ridiculous
and overly dramatic...
(then)
But honestly now, I seriously think
you could be onto something.
They pass by a group of younger KIDS laughing and playing
tag; as they run around, they get closer and closer to the
three friends, the park is completely empty otherwise.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
AMAYA
It’s too much, it’s like we have a
constant shadow following us
around.
KEVIN
Yeah, a shadow of bad luck.
Amaya looks over at the kids playing tag, her eyes narrow as
she sees one of the BOYS waving at a WOMAN sitting on a park
bench.
The Woman looks up from her book, smiles at the boy and waves
back.
Jesse and Kevin walk a few more steps ahead, they stop and
look back at Amaya, who remains frozen behind.
JESSE
What’s up, Mymy?
Jesse and Kevin follow Amaya’s gaze, she looks confused.
Kevin looks at the Woman, recognizing SOCCER MOM.
KEVIN
Isn’t that the woman and the kids
from the library?
Amaya joins the guys.
AMAYA
Yeah. I think so.
She looks over at the boy who waved.
AMAYA
Yeah and I’m pretty sure that’s the
boy that ran into the research
room.
JESSE
And tried to get Lucy to get into
their van?
All the kids stop, watching as Jesse, Amaya and Kevin
continue their walk, their eyes following the group’s every
move.
Amaya watches them, feeling unsettled.
Dark shadows pass over the children’s faces, turning their
expressions sinister.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (2)
Amaya picks up the pace.
AMAYA
Let’s go, there’s something not
right about these kids.
The group try walking but find themselves surrounded, their
path blocked. It’s no longer a game.
The KIDS grasp hands as they circle around Jesse, Amaya and
Kevin; trapping them in the middle.
YOUNGER KIDS
(singing)
Ring a round the rosie, pocket full
of posies; ashes, ashes they all
fall down ... but still...
As the younger kids sing, their voices are soft but change
into an eerie harmony as their tones grow louder, almost
insistent.
YOUNGER KIDS
(singing)
...Round and round, we go.
Where the night winds blow, Suck
and bite...
Amaya stares in horror as they sing and the circle around
them tightens.
YOUNGER KIDS
...'til the morning light...
Soccer Mom looks up from her book, her smile slow and
deliberate, then returns to her reading.
YOUNGER KIDS
...feasting in the glow..."
The circle stops and Stella steps forward, finishing their
song by herself.
STELLA
...under the light of the
moon..until life no longer remains.
Stella’s smile widens, revealing a set of vicious fangs,
hunger all over her face.
The rest of the younger KIDS shift as well, proudly showing
the older kids their fangs.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (3)
JESSE, Amaya, and Kevin spin around looking for a way out,
realizing they’re trapped.
The young vampires high pitched SCREAMS ECHO through the
park.
Soccer Mom looks up and grabs a small hand towel from a bag,
running toward the young vamps.
Jesse, Amaya and Kevin watch as their skin burns; they’re
doused with holy water. They turn to find Ms. Cooper and
scream.
MS. COOPER
(urgently)
Hush up and follow me.
The group see a vial of holy water in Ms. Coopers hand,
realizing she is the one who just saved them.
Without waiting for them to respond, Ms. Cooper turns sharply
and heads toward her Jeep, parked a short distance away.
MS. COOPER
(calling back from over
her shoulder)
It won’t work for long.
Jesse, Amaya, and Kevin don’t hesitate. They run after her,
adrenaline pumping.
The vampire children hiss and cry, as Soccer Mom dabs the
water off their faces.
Reaching Ms. Cooper’s Jeep, and without a word they all jump
inside.
Genres:
["Horror","Supernatural","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
52 -
A Haunting Welcome
INT. MS. COOPER'S JEEP - CONTINUOUS
Ms. Cooper slams the driver’s door shut and speeds off, tires
squealing.
ACT V
EXT. SAFE HOUSE - LATE AFTERNOON - HALLOWEEN DAY
Ms. Cooper and the gang close the doors to the Jeep. An old
FARM HOUSE greets them. It’s the kind of place you wouldn’t
notice unless you knew exactly where to look.
As they approach, the door creaks open on its own. Standing
just inside the doorway, EZRA appears; tall, with a scraggly
beard and long grey hair; his face partially hidden by the
shadow of the house.
Stepping out of the house, the sun’s glow softens the harsh
lines of his face. The kids exhale in relief as Ezra’s
demeanor eases, his eyes revealing the gentle giant behind an
eerie exterior.
Ezra tilts his head back, his eyes scanning the darkening
sky. He turns back to Ms. Cooper and the gang, his
expression grave.
EZRA
(low, raspy)
You made it, just in time.
Ms. Cooper exchanges a knowing look with Ezra, a silent
understanding passing between them.
MS. COOPER
(with authority)
We’re safe here—for now.
Ezra’s eyes sweep over the group, his gaze unsettling, yet
protective.
EZRA
(softly)
Safe... as long as the night
allows.
He steps back, holding the door open, his lantern light
inviting them into the shadows beyond. The gang hesitates for
a moment before following Ms. Cooper inside, the door
creaking shut behind them.
Genres:
["Horror","Mystery","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
53 -
The Calm Before the Storm
INT. SAFE HOUSE - LATE AFTERNOON - HALLOWEEN DAY
The inside of the house is cozy, but not what most would
consider a normal home, more like a library combined with a
military tactical base.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
SHELVES of OLD, WORN BOOKS line the walls, stories full of
old folklore and urban legends, books on demonology, and
binders full of research that had been done by several
different people.
MAPS of different towns scattered across tables, with strange
symbols and markings painted on the walls.
Ezra heads toward the small kitchen area, where an old coffee
percolator gurgles softly on the stove, the brew finishing
just as if he’d timed it perfectly.
Opening up cabinet, he pulls out two minsmatched coffee cups,
pouring the steaming coffee with practiced ease.
Carrying both cups, Ezra walks over to Ms. Cooper, handing
her one with a knowing look.
EZRA
(to the kids)
You’re safe here, for now. We’ve
kept this place under the radar for
years.
Ms. Cooper takes a sip of coffee, nodding, the kids look at
one another, curious, slightly confused.
MS. COOPER
(explaining)
This house has been a refuge for
many in "The Circle." It’s served
us well.
The kids nod slowly, as if they understand, but their
confusion deepens.
Setting her cup down with a quiet CLINK, Ms. Cooper looks at
the kids with a serious gaze.
MS. COOPER
We’re going to have to move
quickly. Orlin is coming and he’s
not going to stop until he gets
what he wants.
JESSE
What do you mean he’s coming, I
though he was dead?
KEVIN
How can a dead man get what he
wants? Didn’t they hang and bury
him?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (2)
Sighing heavily, Ms. Cooper points to a dusty looking couch
as she walks over and sits in an old velvet seat.
MS. COOPER
Sit.
The friends do as directed. Ezra’s gaze lingers on them, his
expression calm and reassuring.
MS. COOPER
Yes, but none of them were well
versed in vampire hunting, nor in
how to kill one.
EZRA
Knowledge keeps you alive.
(shaking his head sadly)
Unfortunately, they didn’t have
enough of it.
MS. COOPER
(nodding, agreeing with
Ezra)
When they buried him, thinking he
was dead, he knew there was no
escape, they would either find him
or he would get trapped in the
sunlight and burn into a pile of
ashes.
(then)
So he faked it and went into a deep
slumber.
Ms. Cooper looks them over, knowing the impact her next words
would have on them.
MS. COOPER
Then the night you guys were at his
grave, Lucy’s blood seeped down
into his coffin, enough to give him
the strength to break free.
(pause as she takes a
cleansing breath)
Johnny’s bite was deep, she lost a
lot of blood.
AMAYA
Wait. Bite?
(suspicious)
And how would you know?
MS. COOPER
I was there, you just didn’t see
me.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (3)
MS. COOPER (CONT’D)
After Lucy fell, Johnny grabbed her
hand and bit her. She just didn’t
quite realize it with all the
commotion going on.
KEVIN
(outraged and shocked)
You were there and you didn’t help
us!
MS. COOPER
If the little vamps wouldn’t have
run away, I would have stepped in,
even though we would have all
either died or be a bunch of blood
suckers ourselves right now.
Ezra’s eyes are filled with empathy.
EZRA
Sometimes, staying hidden is the
only way to win.
MS. COOPER
You don’t realize exactly how lucky
you are. That plantation house was
full of them. We didn’t realize how
many were here until it was too
late to get help.
(pause)
Thankfully all but “the family”
have moved on.
Ms. Cooper stands, irritated.
MS. COOPER
If only I had realized it before
then. We could have ended some
“issues” that night.
(pause)
I thought it was just the kids here
to pay homage to their vampire
father, with their babysitter.
(correcting herself)
Keeper.
JESSE
I thought you were a substitute
teacher.
Ms. Cooper pours herself a drink and sits back down.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (4)
MS. COOPER
(smiles gently)
That’s what it officially says on
my tax returns.
AMAYA
So who, or what exactly are you?
MS. COOPER
I am one of the last living
descendants of Abraham Van Helsing.
KEVIN
(shocked)
Van Helsing? You mean the Van
Helsing? The one who...?
MS. COOPER
(cutting him off, nodding)
Yes. The very same. And I’m one of
the very few left who carries on
his legacy.
Ezra’s gaze softens, respect and admiration clear in his
eyes.
EZRA
And she carries it well.
Ms. Cooper smiles faintly, the weight of responsibility clear
on her face.
AMAYA
(with a frown)
So, you’ve known about all of this?
About Orlin, about the vampires,
for how long?
MS. COOPER
(nodding sadly)
Longer than you can imagine. But
don’t think that being a Van
Helsing hasn’t come without its
costs.
Realization dawns on Amaya’s face.
Ezra moves to stand beside Ms. Cooper, briefly resting a
comforting hand on her shoulder.
AMAYA
(looking at Ms. Cooper)
You mean your dad, don’t you?
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (5)
AMAYA (CONT’D)
Me and Lucy found an article about
him online.
Ms. Cooper’s face darkens as she walks over to a desk, pulls
out an old, yellowed newspaper, handing it to Amaya.
MS. COOPER
(gently)
This article?
Amaya looks at Ms. Cooper, guilt written all over her face.
AMAYA
Yes.
MS. COOPER
It’s OK. I made peace with it a
long time ago.
(pause)
My father was a good man. A brave
one, at that. He had no control
over what happened to those people.
He has been possessed by a dark
force. A demon. And he was
executed because no one knew the
truth.
EZRA
He saved more lives than they’ll
ever know.
Ms. Cooper nods, her voice heavy with sorrow.
MS. COOPER
Before he was arrested, he managed
to bind the demon to himself,
keeping it from jumping to anyone
else.
(sadly)
So yes, he paid with his life, but
he saved many others.
Amaya stares down at the article in her hands, a deeper
understanding of who Ms. Cooper is dawning on her.
JESSE
And that day in the library? Was
that one trying to attack another
kid?
MS. COOPER
Yes. A little girl.
(pause)
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (6)
MS. COOPER (CONT’D)
Unfortunately, I couldn’t take care
of it like I wanted to. I would
have been arrested for kidnapping
or if he would have vamped out no
one would understand or believe
what they saw.
JESSE
(quietly)
Kidnapped?
Ezra’s voice breaks the silence, firm but gentle.
EZRA
Even in this war, we have lines we
don’t cross.
MS. COOPER
Yes, we only kill vampire children
when there is no other choice. Even
monster hunters have a code and
morals.
Ms. Cooper stands.
MS. COOPER
Now, make yourselves at home, I
have work to do and a vampire to
kill tonight.
JESSE
I’m coming with you.
AMAYA
Me too.
KEVIN
We all are.
MS. COOPER
Nice try guys, but it’s too
dangerous.
JESSE
You’re not leaving us behind. Lucy
and Tyrone are our friends.
MS. COOPER
Don’t be silly...
KEVIN
(interrupting)
If you don’t take us with you,
we’ll just follow you.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (7)
Ezra chuckles softly, shaking his head.
EZRA
Stubborn lot you’ve got here, Coop.
Crossing their arms, the kids look at one another, and then
at Ms. Cooper, she realizes it’s a losing battle.
MS. COOPER
Now, enough story time. We have
work to do. Beginning with each and
everyone of you calling your
parents to tell them you are going
to the dance tonight.
Ezra nods, a hint of a smile playing on his lips.
AROUND SAFE HOUSE - MONTAGE
Ms. Cooper huddles over a table, marking a map with red Xs on
various locations, going over their battle plans.
She pulls out old weapons, holy water vials, swords and
daggers, passing them out to the kids, preparing for the
battle ahead.
Ms. Cooper shows Jesse, Amaya, and Kevin how to use weapons,
and goes over some of the old research and notes from the
shelves that line the walls.
Genres:
["Horror","Fantasy","Action"]
Ratings
Scene
54 -
Contrasting Fortitude
INT. LUCY’S BEDROOM - SAME TIME
Lucy’s dad cracks open her bedroom door checking in on her,
worried.
Lucy, still lays in her bed, her skin paler than before, the
rash spreads more as she sweats profusely.
INT. SAFE HOUSE - LATE AFTERNOON
Amaya practices combat stances in a secluded part of the safe
house. Her movements are focused, precise—the determination
in her eyes unwavering.
A faint shuffle of footsteps breaks the silence. From the
shadows, EZRA emerges, smiling proudly, nodding his
approval.
Genres:
["Horror","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
55 -
Preparing for the Unknown
INT. TYRONE'S BEDROOM - SAME TIME
Tyrone lies in bed. His face flushed, his grandpa takes his
temperature.
He rubs his eyes, the skin around them reddening.
A small BITE MARK from Lucy reddens angrily.
INT. SAFE HOUSE - LATE AFTERNOON
Jesse sharpens some stakes as Kevin puts different vials into
his pockets.
In the background, EZRA stands near the doorway, watching
them.
He looks around at the others, they all nod, ready to go.
Genres:
["Horror","Thriller","Fantasy"]
Ratings
Scene
56 -
Departure from Safety
EXT. SAFE HOUSE - MOMENTS LATER
Jesse, Amaya, and Kevin climb into the Jeep, Ezra stands on
the porch, his eyes fixed on them.
Ms. Cooper throws the last pack into the back of the Jeep,
her eyes meeting Ezra’s briefly. A silent understanding
passes between them.
EZRA
Be safe.
MS. COOPER
Always.
She gets into the driver’s seat, starts the engine, and
drives off, the Jeep kicking up a cloud of dust.
Ezra watches until the vehicle disappears down the road, then
turns and vanishes back into the shadows of the house.
Genres:
["Horror","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
57 -
Confrontation at Orlin's Grave
INT. WOODS - ORLIN’S GRAVE SITE - HALLOWEEN NIGHT
A full moon shines eerily through the bare trees as a low fog
rolls in.
Ms. Cooper, Jesse, Amaya, and Kevin walk out from the woods
and into the clearing; ready for the fight, determined to
win.
ORLIN (O.C.)
Welcome.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
Orlin steps out from the shadows to stand in the moonlight,
he points a finger toward Ms. Cooper.
ORLIN
Except for you, Olivia Van Helsing.
MS. COOPER
This ends tonight, bloodsucker.
Orlin’s “children”, including Stella, Johnny, and Soccer Mom
gather behind him.
ORLIN
(smiling, pleased)
Yes, I’m always happy to add more
children to the family.
He looks down at his children, a strange tenderness
reflecting from his eyes. He watches them fondly, as though
they are his own.
His eyes shift back, looking directly at Ms. Cooper, with an
evil darkness.
ORLIN
And I’m sure they would all love
having two moms.
The VAMPIRE CHILDREN smile in agreement as the nod their
heads in unison.
JOHNNY
We would be a family.
Cocking his head to the side, Johnny’s expression is one full
of feigned innocence.
STELLA
(grinning)
Forever and ever and ever and
always.
MS. COOPER
I think not.
Orlin smiles coldly as he takes note of the determined looks
on Ms. Cooper, Jesse, Amaya and Kevin’s faces.
ORLIN
You think you can stop me? You are
so naive. You’re only delaying the
inevitable.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (2)
JESSE
It’s not over until we say it is.
AMAYA
We’re not afraid of you.
KEVIN
You won’t win.
Ms. Cooper tightens her grip around the handle of her silver
blade.
Without warning, Orlin lunges forward, his fangs bared, his
eyes glowing with hunger.
He swings out with supernatural speed, aiming for Ms. Cooper.
Ms. Cooper meets Orlin’s attack head-on with a silver blade.
She moves with skill, cutting through the air, but Orlin is
too quick, his fangs snapping dangerously close.
Jesse aims his crossbow, loaded with a wooden stake at
Orlin’s heart, he fires, missing him.
Orlin looks over at Jesse, raises his hand, throwing Jesse
back with a blast of dark energy.
Amaya and Kevin throw vials of holy water toward the vampire
children as they attack, their faces twisted with hunger.
One of the vampire children runs at lightning speed towards
Jesse. Jesse successfully holds the young vampire back.
Amaya faces off against Soccer Mom, dodging her attacks.
Meanwhile, Kevin fights with another vampire child, reaching
in his pocket, pulling out more vials that he throws onto the
ground.
Different colors explode out from the vials, all of which
hold the vampires back.
One of the vials lands near Soccer Mom, screaming briefly
before turning into a pile of ash.
Lucy and Tyrone appear out of the fog, their eyes blood red
and full of hunger.
Lucy’s rash now covers her body, she fights not only the
blood lust but physical pain. Orlin looks at her.
ORLIN
Does it hurt, my child?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (3)
Lucy nods.
ORLIN
There is only one way to stop the
pain and the hunger;
(he looks at both Lucy and
Tyrone)
You must feed.
Ms. Cooper’s anger rages inside as she witnesses what Orlin
and the vamp children have done to Lucy and Tyrone.
MS. COOPER
No!
Lucy and Tyrone make their way towards Jesse, Amaya and
Kevin.
Orlin glares at Ms. Cooper.
ORLIN
(mocking)
They’re mine now. Just like the
others will be.
MS. COOPER
(with a fierce cry)
Over my dead body!
She charges at him once more, but Orlin catches her sword mid-
strike and flings her aside. She crashes into a tree, dazed
as her sword flies in the opposite direction.
JESSE
(yelling out)
Ms. Cooper!
Orlin smiles as Lucy and Tyrone reach their friends, hunger
in their eyes. In his hands, he holds Lucy’s charm bracelet
while Tyrone’s necklace gleams around Orlin’s neck.
JESSE
Lucy, you’re stronger than this!
You have to fight it!
LUCY
(struggling against the
bloodlust)
I can’t…I’m so hungry, and the pain
won’t go away.
AMAYA
Ty, please! Don’t let him control
you!
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (4)
TYRONE
I don’t want to hurt you…but…I need
to feed…
Lucy and Tyrone step closer, hunger in their eyes, caught
between their human selves and the growing hunger building up
inside.
Orlin gazes over at Ms. Cooper, still dazed as she watches
Lucy and Tyrone’s inner struggle with horror in her eyes.
ORLIN
Just like I told you, there is no
escape.
Jesse, Amaya and Kevin continue to yell at Lucy and Tyrone,
trying to get through to them as the vampire children line up
behind them, encouraging the blood lust.
KEVIN
You guys can fight it!
AMAYA
We’re friends! Don’t let him win!
The bloodlust pulls at them, their fangs begin to break
through.
LUCY
(whispers to herself)
I...don’t want this.
TYRONE
(his voice pained)
I…I can’t…
Their inner battle visible to all, they fall to the ground,
trembling as the evil within them tries to take hold.
Ms. Cooper’s head clears as she comes to her feet. She stalks
towards Orlin, no weapon in hand.
Orlin watches, with a pleased expression as Lucy and Tyrone’s
eye’s open, through sheer willpower and the love for their
friends takes over they both let out a painful scream.
Orlins face goes blank as he sees the human eyes belonging to
Lucy and Tyrone break through the darkness as their fangs
retract.
ORLIN
(angrily screaming)
No! How?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (5)
As the sound of Ms. Cooper running toward him catches his
attention, Orlin turns toward her, lifting up his palm,
intending to throw her back once again.
A dark flame shoots out of Orlin’s palm heading toward Ms.
Cooper, she ducks, throwing herself onto the ground rolling
to the side, barely escaping the dark magic.
Her eyes focus on one of Kevin’s unbroken vials. The circular
vial glows a bright yellow.
Orlin keeps throwing the black, magical flames toward her. He
keeps missing, but barely.
Reaching out, Ms. Cooper grabs the yellow vial, rolling onto
her back she moves like a ninja as she kicks herself onto her
feet.
Standing tall, she glares at Orlin, holding the glowing orb.
The vampire children recognize the weapon and scatter as
Soccer Mom .
Orlin stares at Ms. Cooper, unsure of what she holds as his
children vanish from his view.
Ms. Cooper smiles, proud and defiant.
MS. COOPER
(mocking)
Told you this would end tonight.
She throws the orb at Orlin’s feet, it shatters, releasing a
light as bright as the sun.
Orlin SCREAMS.
CUT TO BLACK.
Genres:
["Horror","Fantasy","Action"]
Ratings
Scene
58 -
Dawn of Reunions
EXT. WOODS - ORLIN’S GRAVE SITE - SUNRISE
The first light of dawn breaks through the trees. Lucy,
smiling, looks up into the trees as a bird sings.
All that remains of Orlin lays at the feet of Ms. Cooper,
Jesse, Amaya, Lucy, Kevin, and Tyrone in a pile of ashes.
Tyrone retrieves his necklace and places it back on him.
The charm bracelet glitters within the ashes and he hands it
back to Lucy, who accepts it gratefully.
Exhausted and covered in dirt and grime, the group can’t help
but smile at one another.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
Jesse wipes a streak of caked on mud off his face as Amaya
reaches into her pocket taking out a piece of gum that she
unwraps and pops into her mouth.
Kevin’s face contorts in confusion as he tries to figure
something out.
KEVIN
Ms. Cooper?
(looks up at Ms. Cooper)
What was in that vial?
MS. COOPER
(with a chuckle)
That was one of Ezra’s inventions,
he calls it sunlight in a can.
The breeze picks up, gathering Orlin’s ashes up, swirling
them within its grasp, it spins around faster and faster
creating what resembles a SMALL TORNADO.
The ground trembles slightly, looking around, concerned.
Ms. Cooper watches the spinning vortex unfazed, as if she has
witnessed it before.
The vortex plunges deep withing the earth, the earth shudders
one final time as the ash-filled vortex disappears.
MS. COOPER
I don’t think I will ever get use
to that.
The group turns to Ms. Cooper, their mouths wide open at her
calm demeanor.
TYRONE
(stumbling over his words)
What do you mean...get used to? How
do you even...?
Before Tyrone can finish, Ms. Cooper’s usually stern face
softens as a rare, tender smile shows itself.
The group looks at one another, puzzled and confused, but
their attention is quickly drawn to something far more
remarkable.
From the shadows of the cemetery, the small ghostly figure of
JOHNNY steps cautiously into the light, his near translucent
form barely visible against the soft light of the breaking
dawn.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (2)
Sunlight touches his face, he throws his arms up in fear,
shielding himself from the light.
Slowly, he peeks through his arms and sees something he never
expected, the sun did not destroy him.
His body glows an golden, angelic hue.
In awe, he lowers his arms, staring at his glowing hands,
disbelief and wonder flooding his expression.
He turns toward the cemetery, where the other ghostly
children remain hidden.
JOHNNY
(whispering with joy, eyes
wide)
It’s...OK. You guys can come out!
The other vampire children come out from the shadows, glowing
just as brightly as Johnny, their faces wide eyed with wonder
as they realize they are free from their curse.
Taking cautious steps into the light, they smile as they feel
the warmth of the sun on them.
Lucy wipes tears from her eyes, watching the children’s faces
light up with the kind of joy they haven’t felt in ages.
Tyrone takes her hand into his.
She looks up at Ms. Cooper.
LUCY
(whispering, astonished)
I thought vampires lost their
souls...
The light grows stronger, and as the gates of Heaven appear,
the children run toward the waiting arms of their long lost
PARENTS.
MS. COOPER
(whispers back softly)
These are the souls of the
innocent; they were taken against
their will.
(then)
Their souls remained untainted by
the darkness that took them. They
are not bound by the same rules as
those who willingly embrace the
darkness.
Realization washes over Kevin’s face.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (3)
KEVIN
Ahhh. Kidnapping.
Ms. Cooper smiles at Kevin, nodding.
Among all the joyful reunions, another soft glow appears
nearby. Jesse turns, his breath catching as the light takes
shape.
Emerging from the glow is JESSE’S DAD, his eyes full of peace
and love, meet Jesse’s.
JESSE’S DAD
(softly)
Hey, kiddo.
Jesse’s eyes widen, tears welling up. Running towards him,
Jesse collapses into his dad’s arms.
JESSE
Dad!
His father hugs him tightly, the warmth of the embrace real
and grounding. He pulls back slightly, cupping Jesse’s face.
JESSE’S DAD
I only have a moment.
(looks at Jesse lovingly)
I wanted to tell you that I love
you.
JESSE
I love you too dad.
(pause)
I miss you so much.
JESSE’S DAD
I miss you too son; so very, very
much.
STELLA’s spirit stands on the edge of the light, peering
inside, desperately searching for her own family.
Jesse and his dad watch as her face falls as she realizes her
parents are not among those waiting.
Jesse’s dad looks back at his son for the last time, his eyes
gentle and understanding.
JESSE’S DAD
It’s time for me to go.
Looking at his dad, Jesse shakes his head.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (4)
JESSE
Please dad, not yet. I’m not ready.
JESSE’S DAD
I know son; but the longer I stay..
Jesse’s dad looks over at Stella, her face and echo of the
pain in her heart as her light begins to dim.
JESSE’S DAD
..but the longer I stay, the longer
someone else has to wait. And that
isn’t fair, especially when the
wait has been this long.
Jesse follows his dads gaze, he looks over at Stella, looking
back at his dad he nods, understanding breaking through his
tears.
JESSE’S DAD
Do me a favor, and take care of
your mom and little sister for me.
Jesse nods, tears streaming down his cheeks.
JESSE
I will, Dad. I promise.
His dad smiles, pride shining in his eyes.
JESSE’S DAD
And never forget that I am always
with you and I will never stop
loving you.
He steps back, his form fading, becoming one with the golden
glow. Jesse wipes his eyes, as he looks over at Stella, her
inner light even dimmer now.
But just as hope fades, a GHOSTLY HAND appears under Stella’s
chin, gently lifting her face.
Stella’s eyes meet SAMUEL’s, as a smile full of love and
longing spreads across her face.
STELLA
(whispering in awe)
Papa?
Without another word, Stella throws herself into Samuel’s
arms, giggling joyfully.
Swinging her up in the air, Samuel holds onto her tightly.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: (5)
Nearby, SUSIE MAE and Stella’s TWIN BROTHERS wait eagerly,
their forms glowing softly, waiting to be reunited with
Stella.
Samuel and Stella turn toward the living, gratitude in their
eyes. Samuel tips his hat toward Ms. Cooper and the group, as
Stella’s smile speaks volumes of her thanks.
Samuel takes Stella’s hand as they rejoin the rest of their
family and walk off, fading into the light.
TAG
Genres:
["Horror","Supernatural","Fantasy"]
Ratings
Scene
59 -
A Bittersweet Farewell
EXT. SCHOOL - DAY
The group sees Ms. Cooper putting the last of her boxes into
the back of her jeep.
JESSE
(hesitant)
Ms. Cooper…what’s going on?
Pausing for a moment, she turns to face the group with a
tender smile.
MS. COOPER
(sadly)
It’s time for me to go.
LUCY
(confused, voice small)
Go? Where?
MS. COOPER
I was here for a reason. And we
defeated it, together.
(then)
But there’s always more out there,
waiting.
TYRONE
(softly, almost to
himself)
So, you’re leaving?
Ms. Cooper looks over the group, pride shining from her eyes.
MS. COOPER
I got a phone call this morning
about some rabid werewolves in
another town.
AMAYA
(quietly)
What if we don’t want you to go?
MS. COOPER
I’ll never forget any of you and
everything you have sacrificed and
done.
(then)
But there are others out there who
need me.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
JESSE
You’re not just leaving. You’re off
to save the world, huh?
Ms. Cooper smiles sadly.
MS. COOPER
(chuckling)
Saving the world can be lonely, but
someone has to do it.
LUCY
(looking down, voice soft)
Will we…will we see you again?
MS. COOPER
I’ll always be around, Lucy.
Especially when you need me.
Ms. Cooper hugs the kids and gets into her Jeep, wiping at a
stray tear.
The kids watch as she drives off.
JESSE
I guess...it’s our turn to keep
watch.
Genres:
["Horror","Fantasy","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
60 -
Return to Normalcy
INT. WESTMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL - HALLWAY - DAY
The BELL RINGS, signaling the end of the school day. Jesse,
Amaya, Lucy, Kevin, and Tyrone walk through the hallway
together.
The hallway slowly empties out as the group takes their time
getting their things together.